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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

Example Sentences

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However, ties between Brazil and the United States appear to be on the mend after months of animosity between Washington and Brasilia.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Now, relations appear to be on the mend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 15, 2025

"I am very glad to be on the mend and look forward to returning to the Pentagon soon."

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024

At first, he seemed to be on the mend, but about a week later, he started to lose coordination.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Happily there are signs that, in Indian agriculture at least, the transition period is working itself out and that conditions may soon be on the mend.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop