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
But unusual designs of some of the facilities, such as that of the Zitong River dome, lend some credence to DiNanno’s claims that China is overhauling its nuclear weapons program.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The end had come, the last ounce of effort expended, and the pride was slowly overtaking the pain.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the main reason to grow mint in a container is to keep it from overtaking your garden!—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The teenager admitted to having a verbal altercation with Marshall and then chasing him down at the bus shelter, according to the complaint.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The broader mission goal is to demonstrate the capabilities that are considered critical to the success of future space missions, including establishing a permanent presence on the moon and ultimately pursuing missions deeper into space, including Mars.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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This mission will target the south polar region, where companies and countries alike are pursuing the scientific and economic prospects of lunar water ice.—
Christopher Cokinos,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Overhauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauling. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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