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

Since taking over as pitching coach, Taylor has overhauled the Jackets’ staff. — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Regulations require that the airlines get their engines overhauled after a set number of hours in the air. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026

The Rams overhauled their cornerback room with the additions of McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

The political crisis began last Thursday, when Zelenskyy overhauled his wartime government, replacing his prime minister and firing Fedorov after just six months in the post. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

In June, the FDA overhauled the roster for the advisory committee. — Will Stone, NPR, 22 July 2026

O’Leary also said that the plane was 18 years old, but its engine was fully serviced and overhauled within the last two years. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The political crisis began last Thursday, when Zelensky overhauled his wartime government, replacing his prime minister and firing Fedorov after just six months in the post. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Since Apple’s initial Apple Intelligence rollout, the system has been overhauled for iOS 27, which will be widely released this fall. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 2026