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as in fixed
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 recovered
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 healed
to restore to a healthy condition
mended the broken plant so that it was soon thriving again
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as in compensated
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 improved
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 cured
to bring about recovery from
the old adage that only time can mend a broken heart
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Recent Examples of mended
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
But since producer Conrad Green — who held the role when Bergeron was host — is now back in that role again, the fences seem to have been mended.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The case was eventually settled that year, after the two parties reached a confidential settlement, and have since mended their differences.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Its distressed jackets and patchwork dresses, each hand-mended and one-of-a-kind, are not fashioned for mass production but for permanence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump has ruled out a meeting but there will be anticipation over whether the trade spat between the neighbors can be mended.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
His heart, mended to pieces, had just worn out.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Many also do not accept the validity of the current government and react passionately to suggestions that fences might be mended or bridges built.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
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Things were mended before my mother’s death, but family members and I rarely interact.
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In her case, the concern trolling seemed to come largely from fans and bystanders, who questioned the safety of skiing competitively after 40 and on a repaired knee.—
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The system supports both Anchor and Follow viewing modes, allowing the virtual display to stay fixed in space or move with the user’s perspective.—
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Taxis, which operate with fixed (if somewhat elevated) rates, are readily available and convenient for short jaunts across the island.—
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Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.—
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Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.—
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Many of the physical injuries have healed.—
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His leg isn’t fully healed; even after eight months, the wound is still there.—
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This program would have compensated retailers who promote the iLottery.—
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The criticisms were contained in reports into the deaths of 48 migrant workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal, and centred on the lack of safety provisions made on construction sites, the failure to properly investigate accidents and the speed with which bereaved families are compensated.—
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Better yet, my hair-shedding has greatly improved.—
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Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.—
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The liberal impulse — insistence that injustice isn’t cured by patience, willingness to reform systems that calcify into maladministration — can keep institutions from becoming the archives of old hierarchies.—
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Crispy or cured leaves and wilting that doesn't stop by the evening are a few surefire signs that your tree needs more water.—
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January is when profiles are refreshed, lists are rebuilt, and targets are chosen for the year ahead.—
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Bass spoke about grief and loss, but also the fact that more than 400 homes are being rebuilt.—
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“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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