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be on the mend

VERB

recuperate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce back convalesce get well heal mend recover

STRONG

ameliorate gain rally

WEAK

be out of the woods get back on one's feet get better look up make a comeback perk up pick up pull out of it pull through regain health snap out of it turn the corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deteriorate hurt

STRONG

lose

WEAK

decline fail worsen

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But the business appears to be on the mend.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Now, relations appear to be on the mend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 15, 2025

Just as things looked to be on the mend on the field, they were put to the sword by a revitalised Paris St-Germain in their penultimate league phase game.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

During a news conference about the state budget Friday, Newsom said he was happy his longtime ally appeared to be on the mend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023

At times the girl would seem to be on the mend, then there would come a sudden relapse.

From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor

be on the mend

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