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
But some researchers and the Houston teachers union have raised concerns about the validity of the A-F rating system, which was overhauled the same year that the state takeover began.
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Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
Vrabel, who played in four Super Bowls for the Patriots as a linebacker, overhauled a group that was regressing in coach Bill Belichick's final year and worsened in Jerod Mayo's lone season.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In Novembers, voters in California overhauled its congressional map with a plan designed to yield Democrats five additional seats to offset any GOP gains in Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
After dwindling to a few tenants, the Boise Spectrum’s public market and food hall space will be overhauled and reinvented.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Multiple major issuers — from American Express to Chase — overhauled their staple cards, increasing annual fees and adding additional perks.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The performance review update comes as other Big Tech companies have overhauled their performance review systems to better reflect employee performance.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
He was hired days after Cristobal to lead the athletic department and has seen firsthand how Cristobal overhauled the football team to become a national contender.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
After the San Diego Wave’s front office overhauled the club’s roster, trading and selling its superstars in the wake of Alex Morgan’s retirement, just one household name remained.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
Vrabel, who played in four Super Bowls for the Patriots as a linebacker, overhauled a group that was regressing in coach Bill Belichick's final year and worsened in Jerod Mayo's lone season.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In Novembers, voters in California overhauled its congressional map with a plan designed to yield Democrats five additional seats to offset any GOP gains in Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
After dwindling to a few tenants, the Boise Spectrum’s public market and food hall space will be overhauled and reinvented.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Multiple major issuers — from American Express to Chase — overhauled their staple cards, increasing annual fees and adding additional perks.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The performance review update comes as other Big Tech companies have overhauled their performance review systems to better reflect employee performance.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
He was hired days after Cristobal to lead the athletic department and has seen firsthand how Cristobal overhauled the football team to become a national contender.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
After the San Diego Wave’s front office overhauled the club’s roster, trading and selling its superstars in the wake of Alex Morgan’s retirement, just one household name remained.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauled
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In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dreamt up by Handshake, one of Mexico City’s reigning cocktail bars, the mixed drinks were a welcome complement to the food—and though both were assertive in flavor and preparation, neither one overtook the other.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City overtook the work of those at Carrington.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Overhauled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauled. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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