Definitions

on the mend

ADJECTIVE

better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

improving well

STRONG

convalescent cured fitter mending progressing recovering

WEAK

fully recovered healthier less ill more healthy on the comeback trail on the road to recovery out of the woods over the hump stronger

Antonyms

WEAK

littler more ill sicker smaller tinier unhealthy worse

ADJECTIVE

convalescent

Synonyms

STRONG

ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening

WEAK

discharged dismissed gaining strength getting better getting over something getting well past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored

Antonyms

WEAK

failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

ADJECTIVE

recovering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

improving

STRONG

better improved mending recuperating

WEAK

convalescent

Example Sentences

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Big picture: The labor market is on the mend, but it’s still a tough time to find a job for anyone who recently lost one.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Chip stocks are on the mend Monday after an awful Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

With hiring on the mend and unemployment low, there’s little reason for the Fed to cut rates now.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"My knee is on the mend and I’ve started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros," Draper posted on Instagram.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"She's on the mend," the Beauty Minister says.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

on the mend

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