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
Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Long controversial, the roadway overhaul began near Interstate 5 at McKinnon Avenue and continued eastward to Evergreen Drive.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Verb
But the Seahawks are better positioned for longer-term success, while the Commanders will need to overhaul the NFL's oldest roster.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The changes have included an overhaul of Google’s ubiquitous search engine that has de-emphasized a listing of relevant web links in its results and increasingly highlighted AI overviews and conversational responses provided through an AI mode.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Long controversial, the roadway overhaul began near Interstate 5 at McKinnon Avenue and continued eastward to Evergreen Drive.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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One front-line starter that may catch the Mets' eye this offseason is Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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At least six vehicles and three auto-rickshaws caught fire, Delhi's deputy fire chief said later, adding that the flames had been doused by firefighting teams.—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The brand's redesign, which was market tested by consumers, is aimed to appeal to the needs of home chefs who report to value authenticity, transparency, and responsible sourcing, as well as inclusion of global flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Conceived by GG&Grace International, an award-winning design firm behind projects for Fairmont, NH Collection, and Le Meridien, the redesign draws on the Dominican Republic’s vibrant palette and lush natural landscapes.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Crude oil became the country’s top export in 2024 for the first time, overtaking soybeans, and there are hopes production will ramp up much further.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jokic didn’t overtake Jamal Murray as Denver’s leading scorer until their seventh game of the season, after a 33-point performance Wednesday against a Miami Heat frontcourt that was woefully undersized and inexperienced the instant Bam Adebayo exited with a foot injury.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mary Shelley’s Book There are three main revisions of the book; on display are the 1818 edition and the 1835 illustrated version.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Part of the revision process involved taking into consideration the imagery in the film while the song played to infer how much audiences would interpret from that in conjunction with the lyrics.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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By the time they were chased by regime forces, their boat was virtually dead at sea, the remaining engine barely running.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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One chases agility and research breakthroughs, the other aims for affordability and everyday utility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the House out of session, Congress won’t be able to send the funding resolution back for any reworking.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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This may be a reworking on the X70 Air, but Motorola has yet to confirm anything.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hall could not be reached immediately for comment by telephone late Wednesday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Smith / Getty Images Alex Ovechkin’s historic hockey career reached new heights Wednesday.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This week, Kaitlin Butts celebrates inking a label deal with Republic by issuing a tender revamping of a Jimmy Eat World hit.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Whether Boone returns or not, there needs to be a complete revamping of offensive approach from the coaching staff on up to the analytics department.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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