as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
his jokes are awfully dated, referring to things that happened years ago
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as in accompanied
to go on a social engagement with
I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends
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as in attended
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage
we dated for two years before we got engaged
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Recent Examples of dated
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Bersten, meanwhile, dated model Alexis Ren, whom he was paired with in season 27 of DWTS.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
In a letter to Polak dated Tuesday, Oliver Buckton, chair of FAU’s English Department, said the outside investigation conducted by Alan Lawson, a former conservative Florida Supreme Court justice, had concluded.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Wall-to-wall carpet has long been derided as suburban and dated.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Bersten, meanwhile, dated model Alexis Ren, whom he was paired with in season 27 of DWTS.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our list includes a Fritz Hansen icon, luxurious velvet finds, and printed picks that don’t look dated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
In a letter to Polak dated Tuesday, Oliver Buckton, chair of FAU’s English Department, said the outside investigation conducted by Alan Lawson, a former conservative Florida Supreme Court justice, had concluded.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dated
Adjective
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As executives keep pushing to find the magic ROI of AI, a new Workday study suggests that employees aren’t being set up to succeed—thanks to archaic job structures.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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This may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
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The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, another source who attended the wedding described the moment as far less dramatic.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Laughter, gasps and applause are not uncommon, according to defectors and foreign visitors who have attended such events.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even in modern medicine, the practice isn’t obsolete; doctors sometimes apply live leeches after reconstructive surgery to keep blood from clotting in flaps of tissue.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
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For years, if not decades, officials in Greenland have courted foreign direct investment.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Iraqi Kurdish leaders courted Western oil companies and turned the territory into what was known as the most prosperous and stable part of Iraq.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pair led City to the Third Division title in May 1985, but triumph turned to tragedy on the final day of the season as the antiquated main stand caught fire with devastating consequences.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Insufferable antiquated federal standards reflect low expectations that do not meet the modern day needs of working New Yorkers.—
Gian Carlo Pedulla,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The quaint city suffered very little damage during World War II, meaning its distinctly medieval structures have managed to remain intact over the years.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Take the quiz here … LEGENDARY LISTING – Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Dated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dated. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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