Synonyms

obsolesce

American

[ob-suh-les] / ˌɒb səˈlɛs /

verb (used without object)

obsolesced, obsolescing

to be or become obsolescent.

obsolesce British

/ ˌɒbsəˈlɛs /

verb

(intr) to become obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of obsolesce

1870–75; < Latin obsolescere; see obsolete

Example Sentences

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And they are using that power to obsolesce the skinny jean while making mom jeans fashionable.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2021

That new mega-rocket, when built, would essentially obsolesce the Falcon Heavy and the Falcon 9.

From The Verge • Dec. 1, 2017

If there are to be no '42s to obsolesce the '41s, the '41s are obviously a better-than-usual investment.

From Time Magazine Archive

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