overhaul 1 of 2

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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overhaul

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Recent Examples of overhaul
Verb
Some of the more draconian statutes enacted during the Cold War, like the Smith Act, have been overhauled. Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025 Busan International Film Festival has introduced a sweeping set of changes for its 30th edition this year (September 17-26), including the launch of a new competition section for Asian cinema and overhauling its programming team. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025 The company also plans to overhaul its innovation process and improve the customer experience by fixing staffing levels, standards and the algorithm that tells baristas what drinks to make. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025 Trump’s executive order is the opening salvo in what could be a lengthy battle to overhaul the accrediting industry. Collin Binkley and Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overhaul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
  • The metallic threading catches light in ways that basic prints could only dream about.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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  • The shows, both new and old, underscore the dramatic changes that YouTube has gone through, particularly with viewing time on TV now overtaking mobile, as consumers watch the content created by creators on the biggest screen possible.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
  • Despite this, even Raider doesn’t think the Plus will overtake the Original, which currently accounts for about 25 percent of all razors sold in the United States, in popularity.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The initial claims data, although highly volatile and subject to revision, has risen in importance as a potential indicator for how Trump’s sweeping actions — including mass layoffs of federal government workers — are filtering through the economy.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
  • Additionally, the company's better-than-anticipated first-quarter results and positive revision of its financial guidance are likely to enhance investor confidence.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The manager has now taken him off with his team chasing a goal in six games this season.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Unlike many fashion brands that chase seasonal trends, Freja New York releases individual styles for each season, perfecting them through customer feedback.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
  • Organizers of the march, which set out May 4 and is due to reach its destination May 22, say their protest seeks to show solidarity with migrants and other groups that are being targeted by President Trump’s administration.
    Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4] For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe.
    Caren Bohan, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Molded into implants in Kaplan’s lab, researchers reconstitute silk into structures that mimic the human body, supporting cell growth and tissue reformation.
    Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Daniella Vassallo, owner of her namesake studio in Brooklyn, points out that strawberry is a natural transition phase for people who went red earlier this year.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
  • Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
    Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025

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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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