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
The durable rugged shell is built to withstand wear and tear from travel, while the smooth-rolling wheels and telescoping handle make each suitcase easy to maneuver.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Most towels that are ready to be tossed are perfectly fine with the exception of some color fading or minimal wear and tear.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
On top of that, separate weekly and monthly inspections are done to check for various things, including wear and tear.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
There is some wear and tear on the tires, no doubt.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Most towels that are ready to be tossed are perfectly fine with the exception of some color fading or minimal wear and tear.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
On top of that, separate weekly and monthly inspections are done to check for various things, including wear and tear.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
There is some wear and tear on the tires, no doubt.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear and tear
wear
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Slip-on clog mules that are comfortable enough for all-day wear are particularly essential.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight sneaker that’s designed for everyday wear is ideal for traveling since the shoe is cushy, offers great grip, and is a little less sporty, style-wise, than other sneakers in its same category.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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