dated 1 of 2

dated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of date
1
as in accompanied
to go on a social engagement with I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

2
as in attended
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage we dated for two years before we got engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dated
Adjective
Grey Flooring There is nothing that will look more dated than grey flooring in 2025. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The Melting Pot has less oozing cheese and might even feel less dated. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Verb
Prior to her relationship with Mohr, Jeanie dated former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson for 17 years. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 Collins wrote in a statement dated Saturday. Rob Stein, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dated
Adjective
  • All wore dark formal kimonos and solemnly made the sign of the cross in front of their faces before starting their prayers — a mix of archaic Japanese and Latin.
    Foster Klug, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • Of note is the incorporation of vocabulary from Ivan’s archaic Norm language, a special touch that entranced me.
    The Know, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But those are also accompanied by new originals from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the EGOT-winning songwriting duo known for their work on La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, and, of course, Disney’s 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum’s matriculation will mean 16 of the grandchildren will have attended Wheaton, with 12 playing for the football team.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Ohio State prospects galore Ohio State’s pro day March 26 was attended by more than 140 NFL coaches, scouts and executives.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Anatole is a painter, an artform which photographer Lucien good-naturedly joshes him will soon be obsolete.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 27 May 2025
  • And these days, data decays (becomes obsolete) more quickly than ever, given the rapid pace of change in both business operations and consumer habits.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
  • Read about the towns across the country that are successfully moving away from antiquated parking mandates.
    Casey Moran, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Seton Hall Prep: Sweeney’s father had been a professor of medieval English at Seton Hall University.
    Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
  • The new study, published in Antiquity, suggests that this wall was an important part of frontier life and provides a more complex picture of society in medieval Mongolia.
    Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • The obvious difference is the lack of a coastal element, as Sand Valley’s courses are spread across 12,000 acres of prehistoric sand dunes.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Beneath the surface of Warm Mineral Springs, divers have discovered prehistoric remains dating back 10,000 years.
    Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on dated

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!