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verb

past tense of mend
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mended
Verb
  • While the exact number of missing packages was not disclosed, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said that 44 packages have been recovered so far.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Several months later, my dermatologist performed a laser surgery around my underarms, and that finally healed the HS in that part of my body.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Herbert needs to be completely healed or healed enough for the Chargers to make a ddeepplayoff run.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The money, many believed, should not be used on improving the comforts of prison when there are victims to be compensated.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Around 200 veterans from Camp Lejeune have been compensated under a quick payment program, but more than 500,000 are awaiting relief.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This broken system needs to be fixed.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Corporate entities dealing in health care need to be fixed, without condemning the dedicated people who strive for the betterment of the patient.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Guests can join the Capella Discovery loyalty program to earn points on eligible purchases, receiving a percentage back (typically 4% to 7%) that can be redeemed for dining, room upgrades, spa treatments, or applied to your final bill upon check-out.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Each day in the promotional period brings a different freebie, which can be redeemed with a minimum purchase of $10.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Blake behaved poorly in my interview.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The Crusaders rebuilt walls and added a turret.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • King Charles' grandfather, King George VI, laid the foundation stone when the hospital was rebuilt in 1928, and though the medical hub shuttered in 2005, the chapel remains open to the public today as a place of meditation.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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