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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 24 July 2025
The signing of Darnold headlined a busy offseason for the Seahawks, who overhauled their receiver group by trading away DK Metcalf, releasing Tyler Lockett and Noah Fant, and signing Cooper Kupp.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Several years ago, FEMA began overhauling how the flood program sets its prices.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 24 July 2025
The signing of Darnold headlined a busy offseason for the Seahawks, who overhauled their receiver group by trading away DK Metcalf, releasing Tyler Lockett and Noah Fant, and signing Cooper Kupp.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Several years ago, FEMA began overhauling how the flood program sets its prices.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Chisholm was caught sleeping and doubled up at first on a ball that didn’t leave the infield.—
James Oconnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Fans can catch Snow in the latest American drama television series, The Hunting Wives, based on the novel by May Cobb, that premiered in July 2025.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Hunt, an unincorporated area near Ingram brimming with summer camps along the river, at least 27 young campers and staff members died at the all-girls’ Camp Mystic after floodwaters overtook cabins.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Machado was 2-for-4 yesterday, overtaking Arraez for the team lead with 31 multi-hit games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Additions, revisions, delays and special punitive actions have been added on a near daily basis.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The editorial process sometimes involves suggesting revisions and then working with the writer to come up with the strongest possible draft.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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And that’s what all three of these companies are chasing: trust, at scale.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Buddie’s time in the Major Leagues is much closer to the norm of those who actually reach the pros.—
Mac Engel
August 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Aug. 2025
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So far in 2025, only two live albums have managed to reach that region — and that number doubles this week. BTS Returns to the Top 10 BTS returns to the highest tier on the Billboard 200 this week with its first live album, Permission to Dance On Stage (Live).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rather than pursuing general-purpose models that compete with ChatGPT, Switzerland aims to develop large language models for specific applications in fields such as science, education, healthcare, robotics and climate studies.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Tom Caruso grew up making wine on the sidewalk with his grandfather in South Philly, before leaving the city to pursue winemaking in New York and Sonoma.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The world’s energy transition is being outpaced by growth in total energy demand.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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During this transition season — one that prioritized player development from the start — building towards the future was the sensible solution.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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