as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with
in the final moments of the race, the horse in the rear sped forward at a furious pace and overhauled the horse that had been leading
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Recent Examples of overhaul
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2025
Newsom answered with threats to overhaul California’s districts, canceling gains in Texas.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In a previous interview with Glamour, Ratajkowski opened up about how motherhood completely overhauled her connection with her body.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
On July 7th, the Department of Justice sent a letter to Texas legislators informing them that four of the districts that were redrawn in 2021, all of which were now represented by Democrats, needed to be overhauled for legal reasons.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Idaho providers warn that a new state law meant to overhaul the way the state manages care for Medicaid patients risks stripping away primary care access for those patients — many of whom are children.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2025
Newsom answered with threats to overhaul California’s districts, canceling gains in Texas.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In a previous interview with Glamour, Ratajkowski opened up about how motherhood completely overhauled her connection with her body.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2025
On July 7th, the Department of Justice sent a letter to Texas legislators informing them that four of the districts that were redrawn in 2021, all of which were now represented by Democrats, needed to be overhauled for legal reasons.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Here are a few accessible spots in the city to catch a view of Detroit's skyline.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Seven in 10 employees admitted they’d been caught by their employers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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But her sanctuary is at risk of government overtake by agents who want to control remembered history.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The company’s stock is now China’s most expensive, overtaking liquor company Kweichow Moutai.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Aug. 2025
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That counters the downside of the Bureau of Labor Statistics surprise and its unwelcome revisions to the employment landscape.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Under mid-1980s revisions to the federal Voting Rights Act, congressional boundaries have been drawn with a goal of increasing the chance that someone from a minority group can win an election and bring a voice that otherwise wouldn’t be heard to the halls of Congress.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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That’s not exactly welcome news for LeBron, whose sole mission at this point in his career is chasing one more championship to further cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Whatever had happened while we were gone—whether the bamboo fell on him or a dog chased him—had changed Nini.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The South Korean beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$13.7 billion in 2024, with skincare continuing to dominate consumer spending.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Resolution had pursued the land exchange with the Forest Service for about 10 years before it became attached as a last-minute rider to a defense bill by lawmakers led by the late Sen. John McCain in December 2014.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The process is too time-intensive and costly, with not enough ROI for lenders to continue pursuing and untenable lending terms for SMBs to accept.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And as far as music is concerned, reformation doesn’t really come into it so much.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Following sporadic touring upon their most recent reformation, The Jesus Lizard increased their live appearances last year, with the group having already completed tours of the U.S., U.K. and Europe in 2025.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Leverage available programs and incentives, such as federal grants tied to domestic sourcing, to ease the transition.—
Jamil Bouchareb,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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One of the most appealing elements is the living area with two large arches, carved into a partition to create a smooth transition between the living room and kitchen.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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