as in to catch
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 overhaul
Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But unusual designs of some of the facilities, such as that of the Zitong River dome, lend some credence to DiNanno’s claims that China is overhauling its nuclear weapons program.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Additional fire companies arrived on scene to assist with fire operations and overhaul.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Meanwhile, House lawmakers who want to delay a switch have sought to overhaul the system by 2028.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But unusual designs of some of the facilities, such as that of the Zitong River dome, lend some credence to DiNanno’s claims that China is overhauling its nuclear weapons program.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The findings raise the stakes for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s policy overhaul aimed at tackling a crisis that resembles the early stages of the country’s national power grid collapse.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Additional fire companies arrived on scene to assist with fire operations and overhaul.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Calls come in about elders caught in financial scams or elders who are sick.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This redesign of the urban environment has a profound effect on the way life is lived in these ancient centers of culture.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sherwood Elementary School will be the first to see a redesign, with construction expected to begin in April, according to a district representative.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The line has been so seismic for DC that the company has overtaken market share over longtime rival Marvel for the first time this century.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Food Lion came close to overtaking Harris Teeter one other time, in 2020, with a nearly $88 million separation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Major changes to higher education funding should reflect the different roles institutions play in serving students and the state’s economy — and such significant revisions must be studied, piloted and refined, not rushed.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is apparently so intolerable to the American public of the 1950s that he is chased out of a radio station after airing his views, whiskey bottle in hand.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Rockies want to run the bases like kids chasing an ice cream truck.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Until 1991, no storm on record reached that rate.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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