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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overhauling
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
—
Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The smartest way to shop the season is not by overhauling your closet but by introducing a few pieces that instantly shift the mood.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Meta spent 2025 overhauling its AI unit after the release of its Llama 4 family of AI models failed to captivate third-party developers.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Gallagher — a relatively recent New York University law school graduate and conservative writer whom ProPublica previously identified as a DOGE operative at the General Services Administration — has been involved in conversations about overhauling environmental rules.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
That includes everything from station cleanliness to overhauling the app.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins are significantly overhauling their passing game in the first year under Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But the midfielder may get the chance to assist his team’s daunting assignment in overhauling their first-leg 6-1 hammering by Bayern in Munich.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ronald was overhauling the Uncut Gems screenplay with Josh at work, then coming home to stare dead-eyed at episodes of Shark Tank at the family’s apartment — which may not have had a Legs-style hole in the ceiling, but which was mouse-infested.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The smartest way to shop the season is not by overhauling your closet but by introducing a few pieces that instantly shift the mood.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Meta spent 2025 overhauling its AI unit after the release of its Llama 4 family of AI models failed to captivate third-party developers.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Gallagher — a relatively recent New York University law school graduate and conservative writer whom ProPublica previously identified as a DOGE operative at the General Services Administration — has been involved in conversations about overhauling environmental rules.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
That includes everything from station cleanliness to overhauling the app.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins are significantly overhauling their passing game in the first year under Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But the midfielder may get the chance to assist his team’s daunting assignment in overhauling their first-leg 6-1 hammering by Bayern in Munich.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ronald was overhauling the Uncut Gems screenplay with Josh at work, then coming home to stare dead-eyed at episodes of Shark Tank at the family’s apartment — which may not have had a Legs-style hole in the ceiling, but which was mouse-infested.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
Verb
-
For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
-
That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Jokic has a strong case for his offensive prowess, but missing 16 games will prevent him from overtaking Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, leaving him likely third, ahead of the Lakers’ Luka Doncic.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Three golfers are 10-under and two are 9-under, meaning several still have at least an outside shot at overtaking Woodland with a big finish on Sunday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The timing is particularly painful given the significance of what the Bella Twins are chasing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Volkswagen attempted an anti-tech pro-human message during the Super Bowl with an ad that showed earthy pleasures like dancing in the rain and chasing an ice-cream truck.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that while LaBeouf’s attorneys were still aggressively pursuing their position and seeking monetary compensation from Barnett, a partying LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on assault charges for allegedly punching two bar patrons.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overhauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauling. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
