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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Recent Examples of overhauls
ABC News, 15 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, 17 Jan. 2026
Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
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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.
—ABC News, 15 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, 17 Jan. 2026
Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
Verb
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Devers remains the most important piston in the engine block, but the time might be fast approaching when Eldridge overtakes him.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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This milestone overtakes rival OpenAI’s valuation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This week, The Denver Post will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at where the Avs stand, and what the near-term future looks like as this core group of players chases an elusive second championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Unlike conventional missile systems that often require extensive ship modifications, the Hornet concept is built around modular launch containers that can be integrated onto existing platforms with minimal changes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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This creates heel-to-toe transitions that are smoother and more natural than in some of On’s other shoes.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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“Overhauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauls. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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