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

Meanwhile, tech tools have become increasingly central to Trump’s approach to overhauling parts of the federal bureaucracy via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), targeting undocumented migrants, and developing weapons of war. —Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Jan. 2026

Analysts say this gridlock makes comprehensive reforms—such as overhauling the tax code, adjusting entitlement programs, or adopting binding budget rules—politically difficult even as the math grows more unforgiving. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026

So, Charlotte Sports isn’t ruling out overhauling it in the future. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026

The game launched all the way back in 2014 and has evolved significantly since then, with major updates overhauling core systems, adding the ability to land on planets, and even triggering an alien invasion. —Ian Stokes, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026

After months of overhauling staffing, academics and schedules at three North Austin middle schools, the Austin Independent School District appears on track to partner with a charter organization to manage the campuses next year. —Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026

The $6 billion hedge fund firm, which trades credit relative value opportunities, has built up large stakes in several trusts, often with the aim of overhauling the boards in order to drive change and slash the large NAV discounts. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026

Ahead of the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday, Downey spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about turning the EFA into a force for activism, overhauling the Academy’s structures and awards calendar, and why culture itself remains an act of resistance. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026

Kelly Clarkson Home Upholstered Pouf Give your space a new look without overhauling your furniture with a decorative touch like this pouf. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026