WEAR AND TEAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

wear and tear

noun

Definition of wear and tear

as in wear

the result of long and hard use my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

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Recent Examples of wear and tear Containing these items can prevent color transfer and wear and tear in the machine’s drum during the spin cycle. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 If any of these break down due to normal wear and tear, the home warranty will cover the cost to repair them. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The heavy loads above five tons cause wear and tear to the road surface. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Decades of wear and tear and saltwater seepage required significant upgrades to modernize the lines. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear and tear

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wear

Noun

If wear occurs, technicians simply replace the modular protector rather than the entire cable carrier assembly.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
The non-comedogenic formula combines peptides and tamanu oil to support hydration, while kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil and improve wear.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

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wearables

wear and tear

wear (away)

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