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
Crafted with 100 percent cow leather, the bag is durable and built to handle everyday wear and tear.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians and cyclists cause far less wear and tear on road surfaces, saving taxpayer money.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
These help slow down the wear and tear that degrades most traditional joysticks over time.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians and cyclists cause far less wear and tear on road surfaces, saving taxpayer money.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
These help slow down the wear and tear that degrades most traditional joysticks over time.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear and tear
wear
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days includes big savings on comfortable bras for everyday wear, including up to 64 percent off top brands like Natori, Bali, Warners, and Spanx.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two-way wear waistband can be worn folded over or high-waisted for more tummy control.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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