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
That downtime should mean less wear and tear on his frame compared to other linemen of the same age.
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The constant jumping in and out can cause wear and tear or joint-related issues in a dog's senior years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The denim’s surface remains remarkably consistent, resisting the typical signs of wear and tear that lead to fading.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, Hackl points out that the appliances, surfaces, and finishes in a main kitchen can stay in better condition when a dirty kitchen takes the wear and tear of use (which might be especially appealing for primary kitchens incorporating luxury materials and harder-to-clean details).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The constant jumping in and out can cause wear and tear or joint-related issues in a dog's senior years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The denim’s surface remains remarkably consistent, resisting the typical signs of wear and tear that lead to fading.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, Hackl points out that the appliances, surfaces, and finishes in a main kitchen can stay in better condition when a dirty kitchen takes the wear and tear of use (which might be especially appealing for primary kitchens incorporating luxury materials and harder-to-clean details).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear and tear
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Compared to the pair Garner was spotted wearing recently, this shoe has a streamlined and more athletic profile and is designed more for training and racing than for everyday wear.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Lightweight and buildable, the waterproof and sweatproof formula boasts 12 hours of wear, while jojoba oil, avocado oil and shea butter nourish skin.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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