Synonyms of overhauling

overhauling

verb

present participle of overhaul

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

• catching
• overtaking
• chasing
• pursuing
• reaching
• catching up (with)
• gaining
• passing
• surpassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falling short

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overhauling

According to Architectural Digest, individual vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture, lighting and storage pieces can be added without overhauling a space. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Framatome spent four years overhauling its Richland plant to handle the material safely. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

But before launching a major initiative or overhauling existing systems, new tech leaders need time to understand the organization’s priorities, technology environment, stakeholder expectations and day-to-day challenges. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

The New York State Board of Regents has approved a plan to begin overhauling high school graduation requirements. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

And since the fashion apparel supply chain is fragmented and opaque, shifting to a system of total transparency by the mandatory 2028/29 deadline will require completely overhauling how garments are made and tracked. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

City leaders shed a guarded, Mayberry-by-the-Sea mindset to court business, scrapping gross-receipts taxes, overhauling infrastructure and turning El Segundo’s warehouses and office parks into prized addresses for fast-growing companies. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026