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
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The once-conservative menu has been overhauled, now replaced with a contemporary approach that is somehow fresh yet comforting at the same time.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Cigna is preparing to share its recent financial results following a major overhaul of its business.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Southwest Airlines experienced the largest drop in satisfaction after overhauling its open seating and checked bag policies.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The once-conservative menu has been overhauled, now replaced with a contemporary approach that is somehow fresh yet comforting at the same time.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Michael was originally slated for an April 2025 release, but the production required a significant overhaul, ultimately landing in theaters in April 2026.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Cigna is preparing to share its recent financial results following a major overhaul of its business.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Rushing declined to say exactly what the cameras caught him saying.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Funny enough, the Mets’ eighth inning started with Soto getting caught stealing.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grimshaw Architects was also involved in the redesign.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The test offers a glimpse into how future naval defenses could operate modular, scalable, and ready to deploy without extensive ship redesign or long integration timelines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The flames overtook the apartment—and her with it.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The City Council unanimously approved the latest revision of those rules Tuesday, after council members earlier this month pressed city staff to add helmet requirements for all e-bike and e-scooter riders under 18-years-old.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on collaboration, autonomy, and long-form revision, Revise represents an effort to rethink how writing tools are designed and used.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Packers are chasing a fourth straight playoff berth after going 9-8-1 and losing 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in the NFC wild-card playoff round last season.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Wright chased that question in the set of paintings that the National Gallery is currently exhibiting.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The order comes as the White House is in the midst of a politically sensitive reworking of its health policy agenda as Republicans lag in midterm election polls.—
Daniel Payne,
STAT,
18 Apr. 2026
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The bench may also require reworking, even if guards Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson return, which is not a slam-dunk guarantee.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Total profits for smelting & pressing of non-ferrous metals across the country more than doubled to reach 142 billion yuan ($21 billion) in the first quarter, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released on Monday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Consider the other teams that, like the Mets, have high expectations and have swiftly reached a crossroads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong.—
Ema Sasic,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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