Synonyms

superannuate

American

[soo-per-an-yoo-eyt] / ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

superannuated, superannuating

to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.

verb (used without object)

superannuated, superannuating

to be or become old, out of date, or retired.

superannuate British

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt /

verb

to pension off
to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned

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Etymology

Origin of superannuate

First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated

Example Sentences

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And yet the digital media giant, which recently began hijacking Christmas with the NFL, continues to lean in to these superannuated sports fliers.

From The Wall Street Journal

But today Iran’s proxies are weakened, its economy is fragile, its population is restless and its leadership is superannuated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Disney may have figured that it had a couple of surefire hits in its pipeline with “The Marvels” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a sequel in that already superannuated series.

From Los Angeles Times

Before they can solve that mystery and save their lives, the superannuated Sphinxes have to deal with the vicious Brad.

From Washington Post

Its high-tech windmills and superannuated smokestacks are only the most visible evidence of a three-decade campaign.

From New York Times

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