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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First Line Of Defense A good house cleaner will use their visit to check for damage or wear and tear in appliances and furniture and report their findings to homeowners.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
In a hospitality environment where wear and tear is inevitable, traditional maintenance often means disruptive renovations and lost revenue.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Yes, topcoat is good for your nails—not just for appearance but also for protection due to everyday wear and tear, explains Choi.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
In a hospitality environment where wear and tear is inevitable, traditional maintenance often means disruptive renovations and lost revenue.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Yes, topcoat is good for your nails—not just for appearance but also for protection due to everyday wear and tear, explains Choi.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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