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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
Not long after the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Quaker reformers alongside Benjamin Franklin made a bold decision to overhaul the prevailing system of punishment.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The better news, according to Prajapati, is that the operation behind it has gotten an overhaul.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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Verb
On Tuesday night, Scott Pelley, one of the program’s most recognizable correspondents, was ousted by Nick Bilton, installed last week as the show’s new executive editor by Bari Weiss, the CBS News Editor in Chief who is intent on overhauling the series.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026
Not long after the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Quaker reformers alongside Benjamin Franklin made a bold decision to overhaul the prevailing system of punishment.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Noun
Bilton — a former investigative tech journalist and filmmaker — was appointed as executive producer in late May 2026 as part of a major staffing overhaul at the legacy news program, which also saw Pelley's colleagues Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi, and 60 Minutes boss Tanya Simon, leave.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The better news, according to Prajapati, is that the operation behind it has gotten an overhaul.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Wait, so then why did Benji and the cameras catch him pouring whiskey into his solo cup?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The major refurbishment included upgrades to Frogmore's heating, electrical, gas and water main systems, plus a redesign of the property that took about six months to complete, the outlet reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Capitalistic creep is overtaking live events.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Becerra remained in second place before gaining enough votes to overtake Hilton in the latest results released by election officials.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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DeKalb County commissioners are pushing for more revisions to a draft amendment to the county code to regulate data centers, including doubling the distance the facilities must be from homes, county parks and trails.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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October 23 – November 21 A belief about home may be ready for revision.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Fuentes, chased off mainstream platforms, expands and confirms this belief for them.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume strikes if an agreement is not reached soon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Israel says its offensive in the country is targeting Hezbollah, which has rejected a ceasefire extension reached by the Israeli and Lebanese governments.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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