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as in repairs
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 recovers
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 heals
to restore to a healthy condition
mended the broken plant so that it was soon thriving again
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as in compensates
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 improves
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 cures
to bring about recovery from
the old adage that only time can mend a broken heart
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Recent Examples of mends
Fixing the deep systemic wounds for these specific groups ultimately mends and strengthens the entire corporate structure.
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Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Nothing mends a friendship quite like an exorcism.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Mason Thames stars in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon as series protagonist Hiccup, a young Viking who mends a rift between his village and a group of dragons.
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Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Last month, the Dutch social enterprise United Repair Centre (URC), which mends clothing from performancewear brands such as Patagonia, Decathlon, Arc’teryx and The North Face, opened its second international outpost in Paris.
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Fleur Britten,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
The money helps to keep its doors open, fund church programs and mends the spirit of its congregation, the church wrote.
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Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Nothing mends a friendship quite like an exorcism.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Mason Thames stars in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon as series protagonist Hiccup, a young Viking who mends a rift between his village and a group of dragons.
—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Last month, the Dutch social enterprise United Repair Centre (URC), which mends clothing from performancewear brands such as Patagonia, Decathlon, Arc’teryx and The North Face, opened its second international outpost in Paris.
—
Fleur Britten,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
The money helps to keep its doors open, fund church programs and mends the spirit of its congregation, the church wrote.
—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mends
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Lucky for the seven-time Grammy award–winner's hair (and Kara's job), Christina uses Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Reconstructive Leave-In Treatment Serum, a product that repairs past damage while protecting against future damage.
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Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.
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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
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However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed.
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Birds are essential for creating a sustainable landscape that supports wildlife and improves biodiversity in the garden.
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Winning with some self-awareness cures even more.
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Autoclave technology takes pre-impregnated carbon-fiber shapes and then cures them under high pressure and temperature to deliver maximum structural rigidity and weight savings.
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When a thief opens an account with your SSN, birthdate and address, canceling the account only fixes part of the problem.
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The Cube architecture fixes this with an incremental scaling model.
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Visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo An accredited facility that rehabilitates local wildlife, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo isn't your typical mountain town attraction.
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Chester Leonard rehabilitates wounded bald eagles and other large raptors at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke.
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“Mends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mends. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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