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

Fihla, who took the helm a year ago, has spent his early tenure overhauling the executive team and stabilizing the leadership. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Donalds‘ vision for Florida students includes overhauling the state’s grading system for schools and opening the doors to Florida’s education system more widely to private enterprise. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

The Mets took big swings last offseason, overhauling their roster and coaching staff after a second-half collapse resulted in them missing the 2025 playoffs. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

The retailer is in the midst of a turnaround effort, overhauling its baby aisle , expanding grocery offerings and investing more payroll in its stores. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

The Heritage Foundation has previously pushed for overhauling scientific funding in a way critics say will politicize research. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Claire's is overhauling its core piercing business to appeal to modern Gen Alpha girls, particularly 10-year-olds. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Uber has been overhauling its handling of assault and harassment claims against drivers after more attention was put on the issue. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

The proposal, which called for overhauling the judicial selection process and directly electing Supreme Court justices, was decisively turned back on Tuesday. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026