Synonyms of overhauled

overhauled

verb

past tense of overhaul

as in caught

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caught
• overtook
• chased
• pursued
• reached
• caught up (with)
• passed
• gained
• surpassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fell short

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overhauled

Following Ayala's charges, the department overhauled its auditing of the system and revised how many officers had access to it. — David Clarey, jsonline.com, 8 July 2026

An outsider to the country’s traditions, Hiddink overhauled rosters, training methods, and playing formations to remold the team’s identity and playing style. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026

Following last year's collapse, Stearns overhauled the roster, but none of it has worked. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The Chargers overhauled their offensive line this offseason, primarily to find the athleticism necessary for new coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Final Thoughts on Star Fox for Switch 2 Not everything needs to be reimagined, overhauled, or turned into something completely new. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

Couple that with the hiring of coach Paul Maurice who overhauled the Panthers’ system to make a high-flying Panthers team more defensively responsible, and Florida was on its way to becoming perennial contenders. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Like Hoyer, White Sox GM Chris Getz also overhauled his ’pen after 2025, signing Seranthony Domínguez to a two-year, $20 million deal, acquiring Jordan Hicks from the Boston Red Sox, along with Sandlin, and signing veteran lefty Sean Newcomb. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026