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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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Startup 9-Tech has a recycling process that recovers up to 90 percent of the materials without using toxic chemicals or releasing pollutants into the environment.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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This typically improves health outcomes.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Burgoo only improves as the flavors marry, particularly when refrigerated overnight.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Mends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mends. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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