as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
an outdated rotary telephone
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Recent Examples of outdated
As gaming becomes a more mainstream activity, however, these stereotypes grow more archaic, and a new study from the Entertainment Software Association suggests that the universal image of a gamer as a lonely young male is not just outdated, but inaccurate.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
An independent review released in September found that Los Angeles County’s emergency response was hampered by outdated technology, staffing shortages and inconsistent evacuation procedures.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
For decades, women were told to fear it, often based on misinterpreted or outdated data.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Psychiatric patients underwent treatments such as electroshock therapy and insulin shock therapy, common practices at the time that are now considered outdated and often dangerous.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
An independent review released in September found that Los Angeles County’s emergency response was hampered by outdated technology, staffing shortages and inconsistent evacuation procedures.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
For decades, women were told to fear it, often based on misinterpreted or outdated data.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Psychiatric patients underwent treatments such as electroshock therapy and insulin shock therapy, common practices at the time that are now considered outdated and often dangerous.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdated
Adjective
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Skrmetti's office did not respond to questions about what law change or court decision rendered the opinion obsolete.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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From tracking to orchestrating Benko argued that traditional supply chain management models—often built around linear, point-to-point connections—are quickly becoming obsolete.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As gaming becomes a more mainstream activity, however, these stereotypes grow more archaic, and a new study from the Entertainment Software Association suggests that the universal image of a gamer as a lonely young male is not just outdated, but inaccurate.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That outlook feels askew and antiquated.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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By the end, the old Wembley was best viewed from a distance — ideally 15 or 20 years’ distance as the crumbling concrete and antiquated facilities meant the Empire Stadium belonged in the same bygone era as its official name.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After twenty-four hours of chaos, the gang of Israeli settlers exited the library’s medieval arches for good.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nestled on a 130-acre property outside of Roccalbegna, a medieval Tuscan village sandwiched between rocky cliffs, an old stone house looks like something out of a dream.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdated. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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