as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
it was a long slow mending of his injuries from the car crash, but he's fine now
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as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
that shirt will be as good as new when I'm finished mending it
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as in healing
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's mending after a particularly nasty bout of the flu
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as in rehabilitating
to restore to a healthy condition
mended the broken plant so that it was soon thriving again
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as in compensating
to make up for (an offense)
the proverb "least said, soonest mended" should be heeded by anyone tempted to angrily blurt out things they really don't mean
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as in improving
to change one's behavior or character for the better
everyone's written her off as a liar and a thief, but I say it's never too late to mend
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as in curing
to bring about recovery from
the old adage that only time can mend a broken heart
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as in recovering
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Recent Examples of mending
Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Their relationship definitely needs mending.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The reasons for the meeting are unclear, though British media outlets have speculated whether Harry and Charles are working on mending their strained relationship.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It's brought back many thousands of Puerto Ricans who've moved away, and is mending some of their sorrow over that decision to leave.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Things were awkward — Silvio barely responded to her but continued to vogue around the living room — but at least, Miranda made headway with Mia in mending their relationship.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
They've been studied for use as everything from a bone-mending solution to an atmospheric water harvester.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Their relationship definitely needs mending.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After mending their ties in 2021, the GCC states have come to share a fraternal insistence on steering Arabian Gulf affairs from within.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
The reasons for the meeting are unclear, though British media outlets have speculated whether Harry and Charles are working on mending their strained relationship.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It's brought back many thousands of Puerto Ricans who've moved away, and is mending some of their sorrow over that decision to leave.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Things were awkward — Silvio barely responded to her but continued to vogue around the living room — but at least, Miranda made headway with Mia in mending their relationship.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
They've been studied for use as everything from a bone-mending solution to an atmospheric water harvester.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mending
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Vicki Miller was given an 80-day jail sentence, with 60 days suspended, placed on probation for four years in which she's required to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete mental health assessments, and ordered to complete an animal rehabilitation program.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Harry’s visit was to promote the work of the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) to celebrate the recovery and rehabilitation of the thousands of veterans there who have suffered life-changing injuries since the war started.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, everyone isn't innately open to failing or recovering from setbacks.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Birria and tortas ahogadas, a sandwich drowned in red salsa, are local staples, perfect for recovering after a long night out.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wishing you a speedy recovery…sending you healing wishes and prayers!—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Behind them, the wildflowers bloom softly from the healing dirt of an earth that has never known a thing besides how to just keep going.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The concept is raising concerns that the bloc is still too slow in improving its deterrence options, however.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Needham analyst Tom Nikic said that while top-line trends were improving, there were still some pain points, including incremental tariff headwinds.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under the guidance of regional GM Armando Kraenzlin, who credits PraMa with curing his frozen shoulder and improving his diet, the resort has embraced a more clinical approach to holistic health.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mending. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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