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

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overhauls

2 of 2

noun

plural of overhaul
as in redesigns

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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, 11 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, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
  1. catches
  2. revisions
  3. overtakes
  4. reformations
  5. chases
  6. modifications
  7. pursues
  8. transitions
Verb
  • Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
  • Made from mulberry silk with a satin finish, the dress has a natural gleam and catches the light just a touch, setting it apart from other styles in the room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of catches
Noun
  • There has been a five-month delay due to SDG&E revisions and final reviews.
    — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • This year’s revisions to the Surface family focus on the silicon upgrades, while also introducing minor haptic-feedback enhancements via the optional Surface Slim Pen.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of revisions
Verb
  • That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Then, my wide-reaching smile — much better — overtakes my face.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of overtakes
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
Definition of reformations
Verb
  • Seconds later, Bella, an 11-year-old husky, jumps in and chases the bear across the driveway and away from the child.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Tired of spending his days simply delighting in psychological torture and revenge, Lestat publicly chases the life of a famous rock star, writing and producing an album and performing in a cross-country tour while maintaining a fake vampire persona.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of chases
Noun
  • Aviation observers studying pictures of the aircraft said the new plane appears to lack external modifications to the tail cone associated with a type of directional infrared missile defense system.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Instructors make sure everyone feels supported, no matter their level, and happily offer extra explanations and modifications as needed.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of modifications
Verb
  • That sprawl will only grow if the company pursues a merger with Tesla, as is widely suspected.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
  • For its part, Saudi Arabia has sought to attract foreign investment as Prince Mohammed pursues an ambitious plan to diversify the kingdom’s economy beyond oil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of pursues
Noun
  • There will be pain points as the program transitions from federal to state funding, some of which are already being felt through contract cancellations for farmers and staffers supporting program administration, Reider said.
    — Lizzie Kane July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Qualcomm, previously overshadowed in the AI surge, is now positioned for substantial growth as artificial intelligence transitions from data centers to edge devices.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of transitions

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