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
Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
She’s spent the past few years overhauling the underlying business model.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
None of this requires an overnight overhaul.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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Verb
The first move doesn't require overhauling the payment model.
—Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
She’s spent the past few years overhauling the underlying business model.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Noun
Walmart’s supply chain overhaul has been a top driver of its e-commerce acceleration, with the company now touting 30-minutes-or-less delivery in some cases.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
None of this requires an overnight overhaul.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Mauricio Dubón delivered the big blow on another Maton curveball that caught too much plate for a two-run homer.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The pair reportedly were caught in the crossfire as rival groups of men opened fire on each other.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This requires a redesign of the floor plan to balance aesthetic shopping environments with back-of-house fulfillment efficiency.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The redesign strikes a balance between old and new, building on the estate’s original mid-century vision while opening things up to feel more connected to the landscape.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Napoleon Solo, a horse that entered with 7-1 odds and had finished fifth in his last two races, won the Preakness on Saturday, overtaking the favorite Taj Mahal down the stretch while also holding off another strong contender, Iron Honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Austere separated first, but Warming, jockeyed by John Velazquez, kept pace and overtook the lead down the stretch.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The ballot question is the latest version of the legislation, championed by Commissioner Damian Pardo, which has undergone several revisions and been a point of contention throughout the past year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Ocelli was chasing history, too.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The order comes as the White House is in the midst of a politically sensitive reworking of its health policy agenda as Republicans lag in midterm election polls.—
Daniel Payne,
STAT,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For one, tech behemoth Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly results recently and told investors that capital expenditures for the year will reach $190 billion due to soaring memory costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Magazines — particularly ones that center fashion or elements of culture that have little to do with sports — have been go-to spaces for tennis stars looking to reach a broad audience and perhaps cast themselves as more than just athletes.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong.—
Ema Sasic,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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