an·ti·qua·tion
ˌan-tə-ˈkwā-shən 
plural -s
: the act of making antiquated : the state of being antiquated
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Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
And because these vehicles are all antiques, their safety specs are antiquated too.
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Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
Planning for what to do about Cuyahoga County’s antiquated Justice Center, which includes the county jail, is about to ramp back up.
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Evan MacDonald,
cleveland,
21 May 2020
As Americans are forced to confront both a health and economic crisis, many are relying on a safety net that is inadequate, inequitable, and antiquated.
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Alastair Fitzpayne,
Quartz,
15 Apr. 2020
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Verb
In their reasoning for their stance on Sorsby and gambling, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec tried to make the point that NCAA rules were antiquated, and that millions of students have access to apps that allow the placing of bets.
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Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
And because these vehicles are all antiques, their safety specs are antiquated too.
—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
Planning for what to do about Cuyahoga County’s antiquated Justice Center, which includes the county jail, is about to ramp back up.
—
Evan MacDonald,
cleveland,
21 May 2020
As Americans are forced to confront both a health and economic crisis, many are relying on a safety net that is inadequate, inequitable, and antiquated.
—
Alastair Fitzpayne,
Quartz,
15 Apr. 2020
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“Antiquate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiquate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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