as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
his jokes are awfully dated, referring to things that happened years ago
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as in accompanied
to go on a social engagement with
I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends
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as in attended
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage
we dated for two years before we got engaged
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Recent Examples of dated
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Integrating these hues doesn't mean your home has to feel heavy or dated.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This week, on charts dated March 28, Harry Styles, John Summit and Rohaan, and Milky and Mall Grab achieve new feats.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The Verve is a newer and sportier model from the brand that set out to modernize dated office furniture (from standing desks to seating), and boasts a sleek breathable mesh back and some slender legs with casters for wheeling around the office.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Integrating these hues doesn't mean your home has to feel heavy or dated.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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Tesler also was familiar with Apple, having dated a woman who worked for the company.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This week, on charts dated March 28, Harry Styles, John Summit and Rohaan, and Milky and Mall Grab achieve new feats.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dated
Adjective
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Trump’s 60-day suspension gives Congress the cover to repeal the archaic shipping law.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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With news breaking that Meghan was pregnant with their son Archie, she and Harry were widely viewed as the fresh new faces of an archaic institution.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Under sunny skies, and accompanied by warm southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph, Austin’s daytime temperatures on Saturday could soar to 94 degrees, similar to the 97-degree reading last Sunday (a record for March 15).—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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One, a 7-year-old girl named Birdie, was accompanied by her mother, who sat at the same piano stool a generation ago as a student.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Thompson attended the press conference with her son, who was in the car when she was arrested.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The outbreak seems to have occurred in people, including students from two universities, who attended a nightclub in early March.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a data center is shut down and the building is set to become something else, the data center’s owner will be required to remove all obsolete equipment like chillers and generators from the site.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Is exercise obsolete in the age of Ozempic?—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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In response, governments across the continent have courted foreign investment to help build their manufacturing base, including for mineral and metal refining.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The wider Iranian conflict is particularly well documented, in part because Dubai has openly courted influencers and content creators to boost its image as an international business hub and travel destination.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some studies used antiquated technology like ink wells and quill tips, so they were cut.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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The aim would be to revive a range of sectors, from tourism and mining to fixing and updating the antiquated power grid.—
George Solis,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That ethos is most visible in Solomeo, the medieval village that serves as both company headquarters and ideological core.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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For Christians in medieval and early modern Europe, traveling overland and by sea to reach the Holy Land took time and means, and the journey involved many perils.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Dated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dated. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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