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as in to repair
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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2
as in to recover
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 to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
mended the broken plant so that it was soon thriving again
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as in to compensate
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 to improve
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 to cure
to bring about recovery from
the old adage that only time can mend a broken heart
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Recent Examples of mend
The two appear to have since mended their relationship, and shared a brief, but significant, in-person sit-down—their first since the Oval Office clash—ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on April 26.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 May 2025
If America can mend that contract before Trump and his MAGA movement inflict lasting damage…then there is still hope.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Allies had to work behind the scenes to mend relations after the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing and all aid to Ukraine.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 May 2025
If America can mend that contract before Trump and his MAGA movement inflict lasting damage…then there is still hope.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Allies had to work behind the scenes to mend relations after the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing and all aid to Ukraine.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mend
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Cell division is how the body repairs itself from any damage.1617 Zinc contributes to essential functions such as DNA and RNA synthesis and protein formation.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Thinking of the long-term and sending shoes back to be repaired and rejuvenated is the right approach for the future. FC: Crockett & Jones has featured in several James Bond films.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Lawmakers are acting with urgency in a special session because the professional sports teams face an end of June deadline to accept a competing offer from Kansas while residents in St. Louis are struggling to recover from May storms that caused an estimated $1.6 billion of damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Then, nearly 20 days after Coone vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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He is said to have helped heal a Brazilian boy after his mother offered up prayers in Acutis' name.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The city of Orlando is planning a $12 million remembrance with a reflection pool, visitor pavilion, tribute wall and healing garden at the site of the former LGBTQ club.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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As part of the settlement, Siemens Mobility agreed to compensate the employee — who filed a complaint with the agency in 2023 — without admitting to any liability.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The company is actively striving to diversify its revenue sources; however, the swift decline in COVID-19 vaccine sales has outstripped its ability to quickly compensate for these losses, resulting in the significant fall in its stock price.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Conditions are not expected to significantly improve anytime soon.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 16 Nothing cures a bad case of the grumps quite like baking.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Ivermectin now allegedly cures all cancers, foot pain, arthritis, lupus, acne, and even boosts your gut microbiome—in addition to curing COVID-19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2025
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As of now, the issue has mostly been fixed, though not entirely.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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It had last been rehabilitated in 2014, and runways are typically updated about every 10 years, the statement said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
1 June 2025
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The bridge, originally built in 1913 by the American Bridge Company, has been rehabilitated by the same company, according to a statement.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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“Mend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mend. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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