outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
California’s policymakers must base coverage decisions on medical evidence, not outdated stigma or short-term budget pressures.
—Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The concept that a particular type of alcohol, like red wine, can benefit health is simply outdated and false.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Down 3-0, the notion of the Padres pulling this one out seemed outdated.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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