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
Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Mexico's ruling party, Morena, overhauled the court system late last year, fueling protests and criticism that the reform is an attempt by those in power to seize on their political popularity to gain control of the branch of government until now out of their reach.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
No Hollywood producer is scrambling for a script about the mental fortitude of a Chiefs regime that was overhauled after losing the most games in team history.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Amid the late push to approve a tax-and-spending plan, the Senate also narrowly approved a proposal to overhaul governance and increase funding for Chicago-area mass transit.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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He also has been involved in overhauling the state’s higher education system into a more conservative model, said former commissioner Richard Corcoran, adding that Kamoutsas had his fingerprints on all of Florida’s major education policy initiatives over the past seven years.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Mexico's ruling party, Morena, overhauled the court system late last year, fueling protests and criticism that the reform is an attempt by those in power to seize on their political popularity to gain control of the branch of government until now out of their reach.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
No Hollywood producer is scrambling for a script about the mental fortitude of a Chiefs regime that was overhauled after losing the most games in team history.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Amid the late push to approve a tax-and-spending plan, the Senate also narrowly approved a proposal to overhaul governance and increase funding for Chicago-area mass transit.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Brady gave fans a glimpse into the father-son duo's time on the water, alongside a selfie of them catching some rays.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In 2010, chicken overtook beef as the most popular meat in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But who, among those of us who watched Thursday night, wasn’t paying close attention as Indiana chipped away at OKC’s lead and finally overtook the Thunder, with Tyrese Haliburton’s latest game-winning shot stealing Game 1 for the Pacers, 111-110?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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When the audit known as feminist revision became a feature of feminist theory, it was never intended to eclipse in importance the activity known as praxis: organizing, taking over institutions, seizing power to make lasting changes in policy and law.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Athletes whose deals are rejected will have the chance to revise those deals and submit revisions for review.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In some tourist regions, emus have been known to chase people for food or become overly familiar – leading to head-butts, pecking or the occasional knockdown.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Other concerns stem from the costs of the project, particularly with the city’s growing budget deficit that could reach close to $100 million in the coming years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Vehicles and armored personnel carriers made up almost a tenth of the sales, with satellite and space systems exports reaching 8 percent of the total, up from 2 percent in 2023.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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And, to be clear, there are some people who use protests like the ones against Trump’s immigration raids as a cover and excuse to pursue an extraneous agenda of violence and anarchy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The cases remain in the initial stages of investigation, with no certainty that any criminal charges will be pursued.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Normally, each agency and congressional committee submits separate bills that receive approval, but Trump is eager to enact his significant financial and social policy reformations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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While Dick’s could speed up Foot Locker’s reformation, the risk of execution remains high.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Positions And Guidance The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2025-33, extending and modifying earlier transition relief for brokers required to file Form 1099-DA to report certain digital asset sale and exchange transactions by customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Rohatgi served on the school board from 2020 through 2024, elected during the challenging period of the pandemic and serving through transitions in leadership, including hiring two new superintendents during her term.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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