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
Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Remember, the hit that began this streak ended an 0-for-35 stretch that dated to late in the 2024 season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Court records feature other nuggets that feel dated and absurd when re-read this week.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Many fans have shown support for Miller amid the show's current season, airing now, after her castmates Amanda Batula and West Wilson, whom Miller dated previously, confirmed their romantic relationship in a joint statement shared on their separate Instagram stories.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Remember, the hit that began this streak ended an 0-for-35 stretch that dated to late in the 2024 season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dated
Adjective
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Rather remain archaic and barbaric than find a better option to give.—
Yesika Salgado,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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An American classic, the cover oddly archaic, blue, with disembodied eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Only an immense draft package could even create a degree of sway, and even then, would have to be accompanied by expiring, non-cap-clogging contracts.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From potholes to questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city, a small crowd of Valparaiso residents attended the mid-term town hall held by Valparaiso City Council Members Robert Cotton, D-2nd, and Barbara Domer, D-3rd, Saturday afternoon.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Each soccer club sets their own eligibility criteria for establishing superfans, but usually, PMA Supporters have paid a membership fee and have attended both home and away games.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The legal doctrine behind the RPA is obsolete as the black-and-white TV.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, this is not an argument that campuses are obsolete.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond Microsoft, Canberra has courted investments from other AI hyperscalers.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Syth, the reorganization plan was too optimistic from the start, and would have courted danger even if the war never happened.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here's a more recent one for you guys just to show this isn't some antiquated phenomenon.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the construction site lies between the city hall, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and the town’s medieval defenses, archaeologists expected to uncover historical relics.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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One striking detail was how well-preserved the seal was, said Levi Roach, a medieval history professor at the University of Exeter.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dated. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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