Synonyms of overhaul

overhaul 1 of 2

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• catch
• overtake
• chase
• reach
• pursue
• catch up (with)
• gain
• pass
• surpass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall short

overhaul

2 of 2

noun

as in redesign

Related Words

• redesign
• revision
• reworking
• revamping
• reformation
• remodeling
• transition
• reconstruction
• modification
• reconversion
• redo
• variation
• adjustment
• alteration
• shift
• redoing
• remaking
• refashioning
• change
• replacement
• tweak
• deformation
• transformation
• distortion
• difference
• transmutation
• disfigurement
• displacement
• substitution
• changeover
• metamorphosis
• mutation
• conversion
• transfiguration
• supplantation

Dissimilar Words

• stabilization
• fixation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overhaul

Verb

Inflation doesn't necessarily mean a retirement plan needs to be completely overhauled, though. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The men in the video note that Trump has overhauled the immigration system to secure favorable rulings. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

Tinubu’s three-year overhaul of Nigeria’s economy has dramatically raised living and operational costs for households and businesses. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Researchers who study science communication and science misinformation say the overhaul is a welcome development. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026