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adjective

ˈdā-təd How to pronounce dated (audio)
Definition of datednext
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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verb

past tense of date
1
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
Adjective
Some will note that the history of older lottery picks isn’t great, but that history all pre-dated NIL; for instance, Lendeborg would have been a late first-rounder out of UAB in 2025 if not for Michigan coming with a giant bag last spring. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Click here for dated and tickets. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 May 2026
Verb
Before the merger closed, it was announced that Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence would star in that movie which is currently dated for an August 11, 2028 release. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 The 8-page letter to UNH president Jens Frederiksen, dated Thursday, is signed by Moolenaar rather than the full committee. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dated
  1. archaic
  2. accompanied
  3. attended
  4. obsolete
  5. courted
  6. antiquated
  7. medieval
Adjective
  • In our era of incessant texting, the concept of these radio missives struck me as both archaic and romantic.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of archaic
Verb
  • The films will compete for the Golden Alexander – Michel Dimopoulos Award, accompanied by a 10,000 euro ($11,240) cash prize, and the Silver Alexander for best direction, which comes with a 5,000 euro ($5,620) cash prize.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also an in-ground lap pool and a tennis court accompanied by a covered viewing pavilion.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompanied
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  • Hayes, a 6-0, 190-pound redshirt freshman from Wichita, attended Maize High School.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The shooter’s parents were cooperative and told investigators their son had attended Silver Rail Elementary School during their interview, the source said.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of attended
Adjective
  • In the Wall Street Journal, James Lloyd Dusenbury recently argued that our political vocabulary, including communism and capitalism, is obsolete.
    — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While most Apple products stop receiving repairs or replacement parts after being added to the obsolete list, MacBooks may still receive battery replacements for up to 10 years after Apple stops selling them — if batteries are still available.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of obsolete
Verb
  • Beard and Murphy courted Madsen for the movie at the Mammoth Film Festival one year.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison floated the idea of having the companies leave California if the suit wasn’t dropped, while states like Texas and Tennessee actively courted the mogul.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
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Adjective
  • The antiquated federal code lacks any guidance for building these homes to withstand earthquakes, wildfires or tornadoes.
    — Arindam Chowdhury, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Adopting techniques from classic-Hollywood style, cinematographers dusted off antiquated equipment, using tungsten bulbs instead of LEDs to create the low-key contrasts typical of the genre.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • It was filmed on two medieval backlots at Korda Studios and the National Film Institute, to the west and north of the city respectively, according to Barbara Reardon, a local co-producer.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By the medieval period, Christianity was the dominant religion of Europe, but long-distance travel was extremely difficult, and embarking upon a pilgrimage to Jerusalem was often regarded as a death sentence.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Dated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dated. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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