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
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Four times a year, the crew overhauls the seasonal drink menu.
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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.
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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.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
The legislation overhauls several federal housing programs and streamlines environmental review processes for housing.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
Verb
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
Noun
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The projections Gottfredson shared with CNBC are revisions.
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The crowd wants the reassuring story, clean financial statements, and upward earnings revisions.
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.
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This milestone overtakes rival OpenAI’s valuation.
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.
Verb
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Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
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Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
Noun
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These modifications are specific, positional and increasingly mappable.
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In exchange, the DGA has agreed to recommend modifications in health benefits to the trustees of the plan, including a higher eligibility threshold and individual premiums.
Verb
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Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
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Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Noun
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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Finance teams can tie savings to reinvestment plans and publish timelines for transitions.
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“Overhauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauls. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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