as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
an outdated rotary telephone
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Recent Examples of outdated
While not difficult to replace, outdated light fixtures can significantly impact a room's overall look.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Besides, Morgan claims that far from being an outdated gimmick, the ash frame is a sensible engineering choice that blends sustainability with performance.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite their supportive design, these sandals don’t have that outdated orthopedic look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Besides, Morgan claims that far from being an outdated gimmick, the ash frame is a sensible engineering choice that blends sustainability with performance.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite their supportive design, these sandals don’t have that outdated orthopedic look.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdated
Adjective
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Crucially, this is not an argument that campuses are obsolete.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Satellite redundancy reshapes the economics of orbital conflict The logic of disabling a network by targeting a few critical satellites is increasingly obsolete.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doubled down with odd and archaic roster construction.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Rather remain archaic and barbaric than find a better option to give.—
Yesika Salgado,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here's a more recent one for you guys just to show this isn't some antiquated phenomenon.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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