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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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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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Best For: Suited for all hair types—particularly types 3A to 4C—the mask reduces frizz, mends split ends, and hydrates dry and brittle hair.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The two men, who died on the same day in 1826, mended their friendship through correspondence.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Discussing and mending past problems that manifest is pivotal to cultivating a solution to such issues and having a positive state of mind.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
This hydrating treatment is packed with pomegranate seed oil, mango butter, and coconut oil to replenish lipids, mend brittleness, and seal cuticles for added strength and shine.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The two men, who died on the same day in 1826, mended their friendship through correspondence.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Discussing and mending past problems that manifest is pivotal to cultivating a solution to such issues and having a positive state of mind.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
This hydrating treatment is packed with pomegranate seed oil, mango butter, and coconut oil to replenish lipids, mend brittleness, and seal cuticles for added strength and shine.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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Right now a defensive stance is warranted until the bulls regain control and repair some of the technical damage.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The film shows coach Senad repairing damage to the concrete, patching cracks and sweeping debris from the course – pinecones and pine needles from the surrounding trees that could prove a tremendous hazard for a sled zooming at a breakneck pace.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Police investigators recovered two green cellular devices, blood pressure and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records, and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The statuette went missing in the early ‘70s, and to this day it has never been recovered.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Pruning gives them time to heal before new spring growth starts.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Discussing how each of us experienced the past five years and its many stressors—and listening to others do the same—could be a way to heal the rifts that COVID has left in U.S. society.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2025
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In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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There was a time when capital was cheap enough to compensate for expansion inefficiencies.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Supporters view McMahon as a capable executive poised to reform a department that Republicans argue has failed to improve American education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of studies have found that Medicaid expansion has improved access to care and the health of the people who gained coverage, while reducing mortality and bolstering state economies, among other positive outcomes.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is no current specific treatment to cure hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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But experts have found several other reasons for why layoffs lead to negative results: Mass layoffs are often symptoms of unsound business strategies and don’t do anything to cure the larger problem.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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With fewer employees available to fix minor errors on returns or answer questions over the phone, Pon said being diligent when checking tax forms before submitting is vital for avoiding potential delays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since 2020, membership of the WSL has been fixed at twelve clubs but this season, the Championship, the second tier of the women’s game, has been reduced to eleven teams after the withdrawal of Reading FC due to financial difficulties.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration sees itself not as an ally to Ukraine and its European backers, but as an intermediary between them and Moscow, hoping to rehabilitate Russia on the world stage.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The hope is the series will show Meghan in a new light, rehabilitate her image and change public perception.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Mend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mend. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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