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
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Recent Examples of overhauled
Fox last overhauled its weekday primetime lineup in 2023, following the ouster of Tucker Carlson.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The group discussed several issues still plaguing the towing industry and vehicle owners after the legislature overhauled the state’s more than 100-year-old law in May.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg first reported on plans for the AirPods 3 and its new features, including the heart-rate monitor and overhauled case.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Much of the playbook for sports law has been overhauled over the last two decades.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Patriots overhauled their offensive line this offseason, installing four new starters (Campbell, Wilson, Bradbury and right tackle Morgan Moses) ahead of Maye’s second pro campaign.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
After going 6-27 in his third season guiding the Toreros, Lavin overhauled the roster, adding 13 newcomers including seven transfers, two players from Europe and four incoming freshmen recruits.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece of this renovation is Baltimore Street, which has been completely overhauled with new walkways, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure to enhance the overall experience for both locals and visitors.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Before the town of Bouse overhauled its groundwater system in 2025, residents were hesitant to drink from their taps.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The group discussed several issues still plaguing the towing industry and vehicle owners after the legislature overhauled the state’s more than 100-year-old law in May.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg first reported on plans for the AirPods 3 and its new features, including the heart-rate monitor and overhauled case.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Much of the playbook for sports law has been overhauled over the last two decades.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Patriots overhauled their offensive line this offseason, installing four new starters (Campbell, Wilson, Bradbury and right tackle Morgan Moses) ahead of Maye’s second pro campaign.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
After going 6-27 in his third season guiding the Toreros, Lavin overhauled the roster, adding 13 newcomers including seven transfers, two players from Europe and four incoming freshmen recruits.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece of this renovation is Baltimore Street, which has been completely overhauled with new walkways, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure to enhance the overall experience for both locals and visitors.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Before the town of Bouse overhauled its groundwater system in 2025, residents were hesitant to drink from their taps.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauled
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Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since 1986, employers have required to verify workers' eligibility to work, and can be fined or jailed if caught knowingly breaking the law.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Republicans overtook Democrats on Thursday in total ballots cast, wiping out the early Democratic advantage in mail-in ballots after three days of GOP-heavy early voting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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When the pandemic overtook the world, the Fed was forced to cut interest rates.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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