as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
his file contained out-of-date information that might have been accurate when he was first hired but is no longer so
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Recent Examples of out-of-date
The medical research literature is filled with promising-looking ideas that never panned out, and out-of-date treatments and tests that have been replaced by approaches more solidly based on evidence.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
But the week ending November 30 is even more out-of-date than the week ending December 14.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
However, our out-of-date educational system really sets our students’ job prospects back.
—Songyee Yoon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
However, the interface looks a bit basic and out-of-date, especially compared with Mailchimp’s fresh, modern aesthetic.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
But the week ending November 30 is even more out-of-date than the week ending December 14.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
However, our out-of-date educational system really sets our students’ job prospects back.
—Songyee Yoon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
However, the interface looks a bit basic and out-of-date, especially compared with Mailchimp’s fresh, modern aesthetic.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-date
Adjective
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Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and just-in-time processes from our classic production systems are nowhere near being obsolete.—
Natan Linder,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Within decades, invasive research on lab animals could be obsolete, as new technology allows scientists to test cancer treatments on tissues grown from a patient’s own cells, or create detailed maps of Alzheimer’s disease in human brains.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The focus of his business is on redefining and reforming the antiquated personal training model and replacing it with white-glove personal, professional online fitness coaching from the best expert coaches in the world.—
Matt Reynolds,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The excuse was that because the data management systems the EDD uses are built with antiquated programming languages, any short-term fix would be impossible.—
Jon Coupal,
Orange County Register,
23 Feb. 2025
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Yes, the three-month visa and its archaic application portal deter some travelers, but spending a few months in Hoi An or Hanoi is well worth the hassle.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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After federal and Senate investigations detailed numerous failures, including an archaic information technology system, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced a modernization initiative in March 2023.—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts By Anne Lawrence-Mathers Yale University Press: 368 pages, $38 (March 11) Our medieval forebears saw nothing inconsistent between devout Christian faith and deep belief in magic.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Well, while Shrek 5 is set in a Far, Far Away, the feudal system and medieval garb suggests it’s loosely based around the 15th century, and probably in England.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Out-of-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-date. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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