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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Experts say the best approach is to add more flavanol-rich foods to an already healthy diet, rather than overhaul eating habits.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
The Lions had a major overhaul, including changes at general manager, head coach and quarterback, but that’s still dwarfed by the actions of the 2026 Dolphins.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Verb
The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Experts say the best approach is to add more flavanol-rich foods to an already healthy diet, rather than overhaul eating habits.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Noun
While the hotel underwent a complete overhaul in 2019 after many years of closure, the natural setting of the hot springs has always been preserved, surrounded by canyons and rocks—a true desert oasis.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
The Lions had a major overhaul, including changes at general manager, head coach and quarterback, but that’s still dwarfed by the actions of the 2026 Dolphins.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Its open design lets operators add commercial, government, or custom payloads without major redesign.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Is a street redesign actually working?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Who knew this $10M indie feature with an under $20M P&A spend which released one week after Mandalorian and Grogu (which cost $165M net and a hundred million plus in global P&A) would overtake an anticipated summer franchise tentpole?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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In May, solar overtook coal in US power generation for the first time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The bank’s new forecast effectively cuts third and fourth quarter projections by $20 and $10 a barrel respectively - a high revision by all accounts.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The little girls’ mother, Jasmine Jackson, 21, had been reportedly chased by Watts just before the shooting but was not injured.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Bernardi prefers to craft a new panto each year but the enthusiastic response to the company’s irreverent 2022 reworking of the Charles Dickens classic, both from audiences and from the actors who were in it, led to this revival.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The ship reached the port on June 19 with a 61-foot female fin whale on its bow, according to NOAA Fisheries Alaska.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Ultrasound can also reach deeper into the brain than any other non-invasive technology, enabling it to target important deep brain structures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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