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 longer travel time can lead to more wear and tear to the lander and its instruments.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Monitor wear and tear, and consider replacing them each year.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t just deep, young, and fearless — they’re built for the long haul, structured to survive the wear and tear of 82 games plus 16 playoff wins.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Earning carries will not easy, but Napier also spreads the wealth to keep legs fresh at a position where wear and tear is a given, and injuries are common.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Monitor wear and tear, and consider replacing them each year.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t just deep, young, and fearless — they’re built for the long haul, structured to survive the wear and tear of 82 games plus 16 playoff wins.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Earning carries will not easy, but Napier also spreads the wealth to keep legs fresh at a position where wear and tear is a given, and injuries are common.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear and tear
wear
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Designed to withstand intensive training, Lacoste’s abrasion-resistant piqué fabric is made with Ultra Dry moisture-wicking technology for more breathable wear.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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If your priority is all-day wear and call clarity on a budget, this is the headset to beat.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
26 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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