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
Mason Leath, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Carnival’s Mardi Gras completed a drydock overhaul.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Portugal, once famous for its welcoming Golden Visa, overhauled the program in 2023.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The theft prompted the museum to undergo a security overhaul, but the painting remains missing.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Carnival’s Mardi Gras completed a drydock overhaul.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
First, in form, there is no passive approach to finding, overhauling and selling a jet engine, for example.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Portugal, once famous for its welcoming Golden Visa, overhauled the program in 2023.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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The final was 28-7, as Rashee Rice caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to add to the lead.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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With Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel both out, the 10th-year NFL veteran caught all four of his targets for 36 yards — trailing only Jaylin Lane, Chris Moore and Zach Ertz in receiving for Washington.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While little has changed externally, the stately 19th-century building, which was a former hotel and department store, has undergone a radical redesign within.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Apple recently launched an iPhone operating-system interface redesign called Liquid Glass that turns its icons translucent, further homogenizing their appearance.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Discourse has been all but overtaken by geopolitics and the economy, with many in the sector wondering how to keep their businesses afloat, much less champion social and environmental advancement.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Those against preserving the vacant building noted it had been overtaken by homeless occupants and would have required millions of dollars to restore after the building had been flooded and damaged.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the Citizens Housing and Planning Council, a housing-research nonprofit, has noted, the borough presidents lost most of their authority in the 1989 Charter revisions, but the changes would restore their ability to meaningfully advocate for projects.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
24 Oct. 2025
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Open rhinoplasty allows maximal visualization for complex tips, asymmetries, and revision cases.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Jays capitalized on the Dodgers’ weak middle relief after chasing starter Blake Snell in the sixth inning to bust open a massive lead.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Longy, while classmates entered competitions and chased prestigious symphony positions, Wasefi spoke of returning to Afghanistan’s provinces to teach music.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 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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The child was found by her mother three hours later, with internal vehicle temperatures having reached over 108 degrees.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Viewership for the postseason thus far has reached levels unseen since 2017, according to figures released by MLB on Wednesday.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The rebuild, the retooling, the revamping — whatever the Nationals are calling their current status — has been a disaster.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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