Synonyms of overhauled

overhauled

verb

past tense of overhaul

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caught
• overtook
• chased
• pursued
• reached
• caught up (with)
• passed
• gained
• surpassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fell short

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overhauled

Congress hasn’t overhauled the immigration system since the 1990s. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026

Longstanding repayment programs have been overhauled, and legal challenges are now creating uncertainty around parts of the student loan relief system. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Bryant signed a three-year, $40 million deal to join the Bears this offseason, bolstering a secondary that was overhauled following multiple departures. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Germany overhauled its entire waste management system in 1990 and built the habits and systems over decades. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Over the past decade, network executives have overhauled the program time and again, asking viewers to make connections with anchors including Scott Pelley, Norah O’Donnell and Jeff Glor, only to revise plans every few years. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders overhauled their defense as much as any NFL team this past offseason. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Since my last review, Happn has overhauled its premium tiers, added AI tools, and ditched its desktop version, but the mobile app still shines. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026

Since taking over as pitching coach, Taylor has overhauled the Jackets’ staff. — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026