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
Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
After an uptick in violent crime last summer, a new Deep Ellum safety plan is urging Dallas leaders to overhaul how the city regulates late-night venues, including by creating a permit for businesses that regularly host late-night entertainment.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
An overhaul of Santa Fe Street is underway in Olathe, beginning with the demolition of various buildings near the Interstate 35 interchange this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
After an uptick in violent crime last summer, a new Deep Ellum safety plan is urging Dallas leaders to overhaul how the city regulates late-night venues, including by creating a permit for businesses that regularly host late-night entertainment.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
The overhaul driven by Google’s Gemini technology will introduce two AI features into a digital mapping service used by more than 2 billion people worldwide.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
An overhaul of Santa Fe Street is underway in Olathe, beginning with the demolition of various buildings near the Interstate 35 interchange this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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From the kitchen, guests can catch glimpses of Hatch Cove, and in the afternoon, enjoy cocktails on the large backyard deck that overlooks original stone walls and towering trees.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The next phases of the website redesign will focus on fixing issues that arise, as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The redesign updates the hotel’s playful style while incorporating modern technology and design elements, featuring art curated by NINE dot ARTS.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Was Perugino, the master overtaken by his pupil, similarly tempted to smash something?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Vodka had overtaken gin in popularity by 1967, but by 2000 had fully usurped it, like Claudius to King Hamlet—occupied its position, married its wife, and taken control of its lands.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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If passed, the act would be one of the biggest revisions of voter rights since the Voting Rights Act.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
19 Mar. 2026
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If passed, the act would be one of the biggest revisions of voter rights since the Voting Rights Act.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She was being pursued viciously by the paparazzi, and here was somebody who was literally chased to death by the paparazzi.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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What could have been just a mimicry of, say, Edward Norton in American History X becomes something distinctly pitiable and unnerving on its own terms, and Gosling chased the heights of this tormented-20-something performance for a long time, up until the next film on our list.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This year, the NCAA is giving teams that reach the championship game and the one that wins the title extra units.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Highs may reach 40 degrees Wednesday, before hitting the mid-40s Thursday and low 50s Friday.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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