as in catching
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 overhauling
The State Building Commission will take up the first steps toward overhauling the state's prisons this week.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Avs pivoted with a massive roster makeover, adding Martin Necas and Jack Drury in the trade from Carolina, then further overhauling the team just before the trade deadline.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
First, in form, there is no passive approach to finding, overhauling and selling a jet engine, for example.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The e-commerce giant is planning to add about 40 next-generation robotics warehouses by the end of 2027 and has already begun overhauling old fulfillment centers, per the report.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Oklahoma has spent the past few years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride about America’s history, with political leaders and legislators working their way through the conservative agenda for overhauling education.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Piastri has typically built his pace up through a race weekend, starting out a few steps behind Norris before getting closer to his teammate and then often overhauling him for pole and then the win.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Those tough decisions begin with removing general manager Chris Grier and overhauling his front office.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Avs pivoted with a massive roster makeover, adding Martin Necas and Jack Drury in the trade from Carolina, then further overhauling the team just before the trade deadline.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
First, in form, there is no passive approach to finding, overhauling and selling a jet engine, for example.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The e-commerce giant is planning to add about 40 next-generation robotics warehouses by the end of 2027 and has already begun overhauling old fulfillment centers, per the report.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Oklahoma has spent the past few years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride about America’s history, with political leaders and legislators working their way through the conservative agenda for overhauling education.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Piastri has typically built his pace up through a race weekend, starting out a few steps behind Norris before getting closer to his teammate and then often overhauling him for pole and then the win.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Those tough decisions begin with removing general manager Chris Grier and overhauling his front office.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
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As for type 2, one of the difficulties of catching the condition in its early stages is that symptoms can develop very gradually.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tight end had a big day as well, catching six passes for 101 yards.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But China is fast closing the gap and is close to overtaking us.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Eastherry Over The Door Pantry Organizer For large pantries with too many ingredients, an over-the-door organizer is the best way to keep things tidy without overtaking your shelves.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Oriental Narratives on the Global Stage As Chinese brands evolve from chasing scale to shaping meaning, global fashion weeks have become essential to building emotional resonance.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Minutes later, a fumble deep in Buffs territory set up another Wildcats touchdown, leaving the hosts scoreless and already chasing.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Aleister Black has revealed that his new on-screen partnership with his wife, Zelina Vega, was an idea that WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H was not initially interested in pursuing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kuehneman succeeds Jacinth Smiley, who is leaving the company and will be pursuing other opportunities, according to the announcement.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Overhauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauling. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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