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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as in redesign
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Recent Examples of overhaul
Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025
In 2018, the Philippine government closed Boracay to visitors for six months in order to overhaul its infrastructure and reshape its tourism model.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Singapore Airlines is overhauling its lounges in Changi Airport's Terminal 2.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
The local hockey team made every move this season to win a Stanley Cup, from junking its goalies to shipping out a star to overhauling the entire middle of the ice.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
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The consent decree required Baltimore police to overhaul its transportation policies, including implementing extensive training and upgrading its vehicle equipment maintenance.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025
In 2018, the Philippine government closed Boracay to visitors for six months in order to overhaul its infrastructure and reshape its tourism model.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Singapore Airlines is overhauling its lounges in Changi Airport's Terminal 2.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
The local hockey team made every move this season to win a Stanley Cup, from junking its goalies to shipping out a star to overhauling the entire middle of the ice.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
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On March 27, U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced that some 300 international students already have had their visas revoked this year, caught in the crosshairs of the attacks on political dissent, noncitizens, and higher education.—
Susan Thomas,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The body position of Anderson is revealing here, caught between closing Savinho down and covering the pass out wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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From her vantage point, Maria watches as nearby buildings are overtaken by infected and as her husband targets the bloater, luring him into an empty side street.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Haiti hasn’t had a parliament since the last 10 senators left office in 2022 and its building is currently in a no-go zone that’s been overtaken by armed groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Housewives: where rhinoplasty revisions are just part of the glow-up journey.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Francis’s revision of Catholic teaching on the death penalty, though in continuity with recent predecessors, struck many Catholics as discordant with earlier teaching.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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The capturing of one of the sun's most elusive features is bound to inspire others to chase partial eclipses, particularly those occurring at sunrise or sunset, Seaton said.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The five-hour ordeal ended after the hostage fled while retrieving water, prompting Akkad to chase him into the street, where he was hit by a police car.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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As nations scramble to reach deals with the White House over the tariffs Mr. Trump imposed, the president boasted that leaders from around the world are traveling to meet with him.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors declined to pursue the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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If the proposal for five seasons or the injunction on the current four-year clock gets ratified, the players could go pro, pursue another career path, or return for another — and presumably final — year.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Unlike last week’s methodical dismantling of San Diego, Charlotte immediately established its superiority with aggressive attacking play and lightning-quick transitions that had served it well during its unbeaten home start.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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These programs show that companies are beginning to understand that supporting career opportunities sometimes means helping employees stay financially stable through housing transitions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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