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become obsolete

VERB
lapse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cease degenerate descend deteriorate elapse expire go by recede relapse run out subside terminate
STRONG
apostatize backslide decline die end pass recidivate retrograde return revert slide slip weaken
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin commence develop get better improve increase initiate rise start
STRONG
accept grow live take
WEAK
continue go on restart

Example Sentences

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Shares of software companies fell sharply on Tuesday after a release from a major artificial-intelligence player revived investor fears that some of those companies’ use cases would become obsolete.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Some optimists think the keyboard could become obsolete.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

In reality, few investors and analysts think that software companies will become obsolete in the foreseeable future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Stereotypes of tattoos being only for "inked criminals" and "the unemployed" have gradually become obsolete as body art becomes more mainstream, with everyone from professionals to celebrities proudly displaying their designs.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

The custom has long since become obsolete; old William Richardson called the last notice in 1837.

From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel