Synonyms of wear and tear

wear and tear

noun

as in wear

the result of long and hard use

my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• corrosion
• fatigue
• erosion
• decomposition
• deterioration
• disintegration
• abrasion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• renovation
• rebuilding
• reconditioning
• patching
• mending
• revamping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wear and tear

But Vrabel is looking to limit the injuries that come from wear and tear and exhaustion on the field. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Aging was once viewed as simple wear and tear, like a machine slowly breaking down, but modern biology has revealed a more complicated picture. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Understanding Your Coverage Boundaries Home warranties cover the normal wear and tear on your home. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

The wear and tear of being an MLB pitcher for more than a decade was taking its toll — shoulder pain (on both sides), the lingering effects of Tommy John surgery, the scars of a broken finger and a broken wrist. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026