overhauls 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of overhaul
as in catches
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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overhauls

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noun

plural of overhaul

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Recent Examples of overhauls
Verb
The legislation overhauls several federal housing programs and streamlines environmental review processes for housing. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 July 2026 The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers. ABC News, 24 June 2026 The law is part of Sweden’s efforts to tighten its approach to migration and comes as the European Union overhauls its migration system, including to expedite deportations. Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Target shares are surging in 2026, putting it on track to snap four straight years of losses – and analysts say the rally could pick up steam as the retailer overhauls its corporate strategy. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 Four times a year, the crew overhauls the seasonal drink menu. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026 The Buffalo Bills will get a good look at all the top available draft prospects, which will be extremely important this year as the team overhauls its defensive scheme. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Sumrall aimed to overhauls a Gators’ offensive line expected to be one of the nation’s best, but too often was inconsistent. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
Verb
  • The side tables offer prep space, and the extra-large drip pan catches any residual grease.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself before a fake MyChart alert catches you off guard.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In many cases, the effort to build faster can invite new delays, higher costs, and revisions.
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Labor Department revisions also looked good, adding 55,000 to June and July payrolls.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • The Athletic has approached Formula One Management for the data from the Spanish GP regarding how many overtakes actually happened.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Can a squad of scientists (including Kurt Russell) fight off madness and mayhem before the Thing overtakes them all?
    Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The history of religion, with its thousands of schisms and reformations, is full of pilgrims who, rather than discard their relationship with their sacred text, have found purpose, clarity, and community through defiance.
    Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Now Stahlman chases ducks all over the country and spends his winter guiding in Oklahoma through Legends Waterfowl.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the video, Hilton’s 3-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 2-year-old sister London looks on.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Supreme’s modifications are purely cosmetic, as the streetwear label has stamped the upper of each boot with a repeating diamond tread pattern.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The tests analyze modifications to DNA and return a single number that may run higher or lower than the years on your driver’s license.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Still, a weekend led by Winfrey may be another strategy the venue pursues, thinking beyond the films and concerts to larger experiential fare.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The film transitions to another play from the 2022 win in Buffalo.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, the Cloudmonster 3’s industry-leading specs — like responsive CloudTec cushioning, a propulsive plate, and a rocker made for smoother-than-smooth heel-to-toe transitions — can have that effect, too.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Overhauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauls. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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