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
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas, as one example, overhauled its room by agreeing to major deals with Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in a matter of mid-afternoon minutes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
An overhaul of Santa Fe Street is underway in Olathe, beginning with the demolition of various buildings near the Interstate 35 interchange this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Private investment in affordable rentals Last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauled the low-income housing tax credit.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas, as one example, overhauled its room by agreeing to major deals with Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in a matter of mid-afternoon minutes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
The overhaul driven by Google’s Gemini technology will introduce two AI features into a digital mapping service used by more than 2 billion people worldwide.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
An overhaul of Santa Fe Street is underway in Olathe, beginning with the demolition of various buildings near the Interstate 35 interchange this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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This level of detail is needed for a robotic model to learn exact hand movements that cannot be caught by the standard human point of view.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The complete redesign of car philosophy.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Equinox follows a major 2025 redesign, offering a balanced mix of modern technology, safety features, and everyday utility.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prepare for the Growing Season Early preparation is the best way to prevent weeds from overtaking the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The convergence of Iowa State fans to Power & Light or the sea of blue that overtakes downtown this week or the plethora of NBA general managers in the front rows offered enough of a reminder that Kansas City didn’t need.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Structures that are coherent, commercially reasonable, and long-standing tend to withstand examination more effectively than last-minute revisions.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team that puts together the film is almost working all the way up to the show because there are so many changes and revisions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Michael Thorbjornsen is chasing Åberg’s closest pursuer is also playing something of a home game.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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That was enough to chase Hyun-jin Ryu, the 38-year-old and former 10-year MLB veteran.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This year, the NCAA is giving teams that reach the championship game and the one that wins the title extra units.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Highs may reach 40 degrees Wednesday, before hitting the mid-40s Thursday and low 50s Friday.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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