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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 24 July 2025
The signing of Darnold headlined a busy offseason for the Seahawks, who overhauled their receiver group by trading away DK Metcalf, releasing Tyler Lockett and Noah Fant, and signing Cooper Kupp.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Several years ago, FEMA began overhauling how the flood program sets its prices.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 24 July 2025
The signing of Darnold headlined a busy offseason for the Seahawks, who overhauled their receiver group by trading away DK Metcalf, releasing Tyler Lockett and Noah Fant, and signing Cooper Kupp.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Several years ago, FEMA began overhauling how the flood program sets its prices.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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How about pointing out that cheating, stealing and lying — even when you don’t get caught — are terrible choices that will catch up with you eventually and will hurt others in the meantime?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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In Hunt, an unincorporated area near Ingram brimming with summer camps along the river, at least 27 young campers and staff members died at the all-girls’ Camp Mystic after floodwaters overtook cabins.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Machado was 2-for-4 yesterday, overtaking Arraez for the team lead with 31 multi-hit games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Additions, revisions, delays and special punitive actions have been added on a near daily basis.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The editorial process sometimes involves suggesting revisions and then working with the writer to come up with the strongest possible draft.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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And that’s what all three of these companies are chasing: trust, at scale.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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From April to June, 2025, some 15% of Russian drones reportedly reached their targets, compared to about 5% earlier this year.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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By the end of the four-day holiday, Imax takings had reached $3.5 million, with a per-screen average of $48,000.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Rather than pursuing general-purpose models that compete with ChatGPT, Switzerland aims to develop large language models for specific applications in fields such as science, education, healthcare, robotics and climate studies.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Together, they’re pursued by Magneto's (Ian McKellen) Brotherhood of Mutants and eventually rescued by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and the X-Men.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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This project integrates Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO₂ reformation process, one of the world’s only non-combustion pathways for converting organic waste into hydrogen, with a modular and scalable facility design that maximizes operational efficiency and sustainability.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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In The Naked Gun, the perennial tough guy Liam Neeson makes a perfect transition to comedy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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During this transition season — one that prioritized player development from the start — building towards the future was the sensible solution.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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