as in caught
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 overhauled
The vaping directory was attached as an amendment to a sweeping bill that overhauled alcohol regulations.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Block steering has been overhauled to give you more control when engaged in a one-on-one block against an offensive lineman.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
With perpetual technological advancements, graphics have become more realistic, even movie-like, and control schemes have been overhauled to become more comfortable and accessible through iteration.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fair School Funding Formula, signed into law in 2021, overhauled the way the state approached public school funding after its long-standing prior model was deemed unconstitutional in 1997.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
From there, the Nugget Terranger gets overhauled with a powerful off-grid electrical system built off a 300-Ah lithium battery.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The series was first announced in 2022 but was overhauled in the fall of 2023.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
An exclusive credit card just overhauled its benefits, providing more value for travelers.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Block steering has been overhauled to give you more control when engaged in a one-on-one block against an offensive lineman.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
With perpetual technological advancements, graphics have become more realistic, even movie-like, and control schemes have been overhauled to become more comfortable and accessible through iteration.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fair School Funding Formula, signed into law in 2021, overhauled the way the state approached public school funding after its long-standing prior model was deemed unconstitutional in 1997.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
From there, the Nugget Terranger gets overhauled with a powerful off-grid electrical system built off a 300-Ah lithium battery.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The series was first announced in 2022 but was overhauled in the fall of 2023.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
An exclusive credit card just overhauled its benefits, providing more value for travelers.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauled
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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This Trendy Queen cardigan caught my attention, since it can be layered with a variety of tops and even styled alone.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The reality of the twins’ situation overtook her life in every way, Alisha describes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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When Wilson overtook Flynn as Seattle's starting quarterback in 2012, Flynn had just signed a three-year, $26 million contract.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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