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 crash comes at a time when Independence is overhauling its vehicle and foot pursuit policy after an audit found officers often launched high-speed chases in residential areas, sometimes for minor violations.
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Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Google has been overhauling its business for the AI age, seeking to win over both everyday customers and corporate users.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Eating more synbiotic foods doesn’t have to mean overhauling your diet or buying expensive supplements.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Painting your home's facade or overhauling your landscape will give it a fresh, new look.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Citadel Securities is also overhauling its first-year analyst program to be less role-specific and more focused on critical thinking.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The first move doesn't require overhauling the payment model.
—Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
She’s spent the past few years overhauling the underlying business model.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2026
As health secretary, Streeting had been tasked with overhauling Britain’s creaking National Health Service (NHS), which has eaten up a long-increasing share of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Google has been overhauling its business for the AI age, seeking to win over both everyday customers and corporate users.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Eating more synbiotic foods doesn’t have to mean overhauling your diet or buying expensive supplements.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Painting your home's facade or overhauling your landscape will give it a fresh, new look.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Citadel Securities is also overhauling its first-year analyst program to be less role-specific and more focused on critical thinking.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The first move doesn't require overhauling the payment model.
—Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
She’s spent the past few years overhauling the underlying business model.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2026
As health secretary, Streeting had been tasked with overhauling Britain’s creaking National Health Service (NHS), which has eaten up a long-increasing share of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
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His spends the right amount of time catching us up on the lives, dreams and current situations of three Oakland shoplifters — Corvette (Keke Palmer), Mariah (Taylour Paige) and Sade (Naomi Ackie).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, tallying a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Napoleon Solo, a horse that entered with 7-1 odds and had finished fifth in his last two races, won the Preakness on Saturday, overtaking the favorite Taj Mahal down the stretch while also holding off another strong contender, Iron Honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The track in Barcelona is tough for overtaking, with the only real opportunity being at the first corner on each lap.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The next big thing is already chasing AI.—
Art Mandalas,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Leading into the game against Bay State Conference rival Newton North (a 6-3 victory), Raiders coach Steve Balter had been chasing the game ball down after each of the Raiders games.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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The Financial Times reported that activist investment firm Trian Fund Management, run by Nelson Peltz, is pursuing a consortium to take Wendy’s private.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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If either represents a rate that's a half a percentage point to a full percentage point below your current one, approximately, these can still be worth pursuing.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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