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
Other Gulf states, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, have reportedly held similar talks pushing for the war to proceed until the Iranian leadership has been overhauled.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Titans’ offensive line is being overhauled, but using all this draft capital on a running back would limit opportunities to upgrade the line via the draft.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the federal agency has overhauled the committee that issues vaccine recommendations and amended longstanding guidance for childhood immunizations.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
This plodding approach is why NASA’s new administrator, Jared Isaacman, overhauled the Artemis program in February.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This plodding approach is why NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman overhauled the Artemis program in February.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Trump has overhauled its board, installed himself as chair and backed a two-year closure for renovations.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
In San Diego Unified, the renaming will be the second under the new renaming policies, which the district overhauled last year after coming under fire for a lack of transparency in a previous process.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The former Marine overhauled - and, supporters say, helped save - the FBI after the 9/11 attacks.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Titans’ offensive line is being overhauled, but using all this draft capital on a running back would limit opportunities to upgrade the line via the draft.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the federal agency has overhauled the committee that issues vaccine recommendations and amended longstanding guidance for childhood immunizations.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
This plodding approach is why NASA’s new administrator, Jared Isaacman, overhauled the Artemis program in February.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This plodding approach is why NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman overhauled the Artemis program in February.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Trump has overhauled its board, installed himself as chair and backed a two-year closure for renovations.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
In San Diego Unified, the renaming will be the second under the new renaming policies, which the district overhauled last year after coming under fire for a lack of transparency in a previous process.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The former Marine overhauled - and, supporters say, helped save - the FBI after the 9/11 attacks.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauled
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heavily hit, the Dannebroge caught fire and then exploded.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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On March 19, the 87-degree high overtook the earlier record of 81 set in 2015.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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