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

Tom Brady is no stranger to the toll wear and tear can have on your body—playing in the NFL for 23 seasons can do that to a person. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

That process can accelerate with exposure to heat, sunlight, and wear and tear, such as squeezing a bottle or opening and closing its cap. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Jouffret says the team hopes to showcase the creations through a potential exhibition or runway presentation, although some pieces would need repairs after the wear and tear of filming. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Barbecue rooted in Charlotte history When Council bought the building and surrounding land in January, decades of wear and tear had taken its toll. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026