outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Emphasizing that the rupture is not, in itself, a call to dismantle dams, Quinn stressed some infrastructure provides essential services and must be carefully managed, while other outdated facilities may warrant removal.
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The controversy might make for good ratings and fundraising appeals, but Congress could address the underlying issue simply by repealing the outdated regulation — or eliminating the Federal Communications Commission altogether.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Supporters of the bill say these measures will update outdated regulations from 1978 and accommodate a growing tourism industry in one of the world’s most dangerous destinations.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Some elements can misrepresent your aesthetic and make your home look outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The controversy might make for good ratings and fundraising appeals, but Congress could address the underlying issue simply by repealing the outdated regulation — or eliminating the Federal Communications Commission altogether.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Supporters of the bill say these measures will update outdated regulations from 1978 and accommodate a growing tourism industry in one of the world’s most dangerous destinations.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Some elements can misrepresent your aesthetic and make your home look outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outdated
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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