Synonyms of overhauls

overhauls 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• catches
• overtakes
• chases
• pursues
• catches up (with)
• reaches
• gains
• surpasses
• passes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falls short

overhauls

2 of 2

noun

plural of overhaul

as in redesigns

Related Words

• redesigns
• revisions
• reformations
• modifications
• transitions
• adjustments
• alterations
• tweaks
• changes
• variations
• redos
• reconstructions
• shifts
• reconversions
• replacements
• differences
• deformations
• distortions
• transmutations
• transformations
• displacements
• substitutions
• conversions
• disfigurements
• metamorphoses
• changeovers
• mutations
• supplantations
• transfigurations

Dissimilar Words

• fixations
• stabilizations

Example Sentences

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