outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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The idea of a mainstream press, or a mainstream anything, is an outdated one.
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John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
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The waters off Imperial Beach are contaminated with sewage and other toxic chemicals that spill over from Mexico due to its insufficient and outdated wastewater treatment system.
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With this new market for sports engagement, teams and leagues have largely been reliant on an old and outdated model for approaching working with women athletes and fans.
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John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
Keep your software updated Cybercriminals exploit outdated software to install malware or steal your data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
The waters off Imperial Beach are contaminated with sewage and other toxic chemicals that spill over from Mexico due to its insufficient and outdated wastewater treatment system.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
With this new market for sports engagement, teams and leagues have largely been reliant on an old and outdated model for approaching working with women athletes and fans.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdated
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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