WEAR AND TEAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

wear and tear

noun

Definition of wear and tear next

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 Trajectories for older players are supposed to point downward, and no position reflects the risks of rapid wear and tear like running back. —

Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Reviewers rave about the thick cushions, which provide sink-in comfort while staying resilient against wear and tear. —

Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 Like most great aging athletes, there is some wear and tear on his 6-4, 215 pound frame; which has endured parts of 12 years at the major league level. —

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Having more courts, for both practice and for matches, will also reduce wear and tear across the tournament. —

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wear and tear