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
Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
At the same time, the Milwaukee School Board has approved a reading plan proposed by Cassellius that, among many things, overhauls some past approaches to reading instruction.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
Verb
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Helm catches glimpses of the humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But director Kurtis David Harder (Influencer) imbues the proceedings with a slow-boiling paranoid energy that slowly overtakes the film.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another task, another job, becomes unavoidable when an explosion of cats and kittens overtakes the property.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, consensus earnings revisions for the cohort look to be moderating – signaling a decline may be at hand.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The Justice Department is expected to proceed with Taylor Taranto’s sentencing on Friday before Judge Carl Nichols, with prosecutors still seeking a 27-month prison term despite revisions to their memo.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles chases a repeat and a third championship since 2020 while Toronto arrives to the Fall Classic for the first time in 32 years.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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More money chases the same market, and some people start paying more.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another company, Omni Hoverboards, pursues a similar path, while Ascend Dynamics experimented with a jetpack-style system using twelve rotors mounted in a backpack configuration.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Sheamus pursues a spot in Cena's final match, his feud with The Judgment Day continues to build.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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How to Make These Poses Easier While most people can practice yoga, modifications may be necessary to accommodate specific conditions and make the poses more accessible.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The medium Curve transitions from day to night with adjustable straps and detachable chains that can be worn as jewelry.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Today, Fastener SuperStore is preparing for its next chapter as leadership transitions to the next generation.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The annual adjustments are instead determined by the nine-member New York City Rent Guidelines Board.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Voclosporin is chemically similar to cyclosporine but has been modified to exhibit more predictable pharmacokinetics, resulting in steadier blood levels and fewer dose adjustments.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Overhauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauls. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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