as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
an outdated rotary telephone
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Recent Examples of outdated
If access controls are outdated or unmanaged, one weak link can compromise uptime.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its political setting draws many comparisons to Metal Gear, and its modern controls are a great way for fans to experience what the origins of the series was like without having to play outdated games.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Store any outdated electronics indoors, or donate or recycle them.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the effectiveness of the 60-40 portfolio of stocks and bonds has become outdated, Rowan said.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its political setting draws many comparisons to Metal Gear, and its modern controls are a great way for fans to experience what the origins of the series was like without having to play outdated games.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Store any outdated electronics indoors, or donate or recycle them.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the effectiveness of the 60-40 portfolio of stocks and bonds has become outdated, Rowan said.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdated
Adjective
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Your current playbook will become obsolete.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Simple no-cost steps include turning on Night Shift, while buying blue light glasses is a relatively inexpensive alternative to investing in a costly new eye-friendly display that NaturaSynth may one day make obsolete.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Vermont, unfortunately, has a lot of archaic politics that allow a lot of abuse of wildlife.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Innovations in new platforms and streaming services must provide greater accessibility and affordability while eliminating archaic rules that impede growth such as blackout restrictions.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, with the industry under fire, there’s a strong incentive to chip away at antiquated laws that mostly protect entrenched incumbents at the expense of consumers and business innovators.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Families love Split for its walkable Old Town, beaches, and ferry access to islands like Hvar and Korčula, where kids can swim while grandparents explore medieval towns.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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And yes, medieval culture produced apocalyptic thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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