as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
outmoded computers that can be recycled
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Recent Examples of outmoded
But those ideas reflect an outmoded view of China and a fundamental misunderstanding of its economic and political system.
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Bob Davis, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
Our rounded bellies and our heavy thighs in the run-resistant, outmoded styles.
—Hélène Bessette, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The flaw at Hingham Institution for Savings, founded in 1834, is its outmoded business model of borrowing short (with deposits) and lending long (commercial mortgages).
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The newest lie is that an outmoded 1910 technology, the bulky concrete bench walls on the sides of the tubes, are needed to insulate the electric power cables.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Bob Davis, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
Our rounded bellies and our heavy thighs in the run-resistant, outmoded styles.
—Hélène Bessette, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The flaw at Hingham Institution for Savings, founded in 1834, is its outmoded business model of borrowing short (with deposits) and lending long (commercial mortgages).
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The newest lie is that an outmoded 1910 technology, the bulky concrete bench walls on the sides of the tubes, are needed to insulate the electric power cables.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outmoded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmoded
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The county, which has aggressively sought redevelopment of its aging and obsolete housing projects, did not request the proposal from Bakehouse.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The Accelerating Skills Gap According to the World Economic Forum, 39% of current skills are expected to change or become obsolete by 2030.—
Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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And in the courts, Trump administration lawyers are digging deep into case law in search of archaic statutes that can be cited to justify the ongoing federal crackdown — including constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The Argentinian pope departed from archaic and ornate accessories favored by Pope Benedict XVI — including his bright red leather loafers — opting for humble, simple robes and sensible black shoes with an orthopedic sole.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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That said, there isn't a specific vehicle age where any car becomes so antiquated that it's rendered useless.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Think here especially of the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, or antiquated water and sewer system and aging bridges.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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On Thursday night, celebrities gathered for a kick-off event at the medieval Madonna dell’Orto cloister.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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“Outmoded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmoded. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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