obsoleting
Rendering no longer relevant
Obsoleting is the present participle of obsolete used as a verb—to make something outdated or no longer useful.
Technology companies are constantly obsoleting last year's models.
The usage is more common in technical and business contexts than in everyday speech: The new software update is obsoleting our current hardware.
Some consider the verb form inelegant, preferring "making obsolete."
Gradually discontinuing something
- discontinuingEnding ongoing activity
- retiringLeaving the workforce
- decommissioningWithdrawing from active service
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
sunsetting · eliminating · withdrawing · replacing · upgrading · modernizing · overhauling · transitioning
No longer in use
- antiquatedOld and outdated
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- defunctNo longer existing
disused · abandoned · dormant · derelict · forgotten · neglected · stagnant · archaic
Obscuring by surpassing
- surpassingGoing beyond in quality
- outpacingExceeding another's speed
- outperformingDoing better than others
- outclassingDemonstrating clear superiority
overtaking · transcending · dethroning · unseating · usurping · displacing · overriding · relegating
Creating something original
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
evolution · upgrade · iteration · automation · digitization · miniaturization · streamlining · optimization
phasing out
Gradually discontinuing something
- discontinuingEnding ongoing activity
- retiringLeaving the workforce
- decommissioningWithdrawing from active service
deprecating · sunsetting · eliminating · withdrawing · replacing · upgrading · modernizing · overhauling · transitioning · migrating
outdated
No longer in use
- antiquatedOld and outdated
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
defunct · disused · abandoned · dormant · derelict · forgotten · neglected · stagnant · archaic · superseded
eclipsing
Obscuring by surpassing
- surpassingGoing beyond in quality
- outpacingExceeding another's speed
- outperformingDoing better than others
outclassing · overtaking · transcending · dethroning · unseating · usurping · displacing · overriding · relegating · sidelining
innovation
Creating something original
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- breakthroughSudden important advance
revolution · evolution · upgrade · iteration · automation · digitization · miniaturization · streamlining · optimization · cutting-edge
obsoletingupdating
Making something current
modernizing · refreshing · upgrading · contemporizing · renewing
obsoletingpreserving
Protecting from deterioration
maintaining · conserving · protecting · safeguarding · perpetuating
obsoletingreviving
Restoring vitality or consciousness
restoring · resurrecting · rehabilitating · refurbishing · rejuvenating