as in caught
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 overhauled
The regulations were also heavily overhauled going into this season, ranging from the engines and aerodynamics to the car’s size and weight.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mendoza’s staff has been overhauled and some of the most prominent voices in the clubhouse departed.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith each scored 13 points and Isaac Okoro added 10 for the Bulls, who overhauled their roster by making seven trades ahead of Thursday afternoon's deadline.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
When Vrabel overhauled the team’s leadership group, Henry was the only Patriots captain who was not cut, traded or allowed to leave in free agency.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith each scored 13 points and Isaac Okoro added 10 for the Bulls, who overhauled their roster by making seven trades ahead of Thursday afternoon’s deadline.
—Ian Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But some researchers and the Houston teachers union have raised concerns about the validity of the A-F rating system, which was overhauled the same year that the state takeover began.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
In Novembers, voters in California overhauled its congressional map with a plan designed to yield Democrats five additional seats to offset any GOP gains in Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Multiple major issuers — from American Express to Chase — overhauled their staple cards, increasing annual fees and adding additional perks.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mendoza’s staff has been overhauled and some of the most prominent voices in the clubhouse departed.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith each scored 13 points and Isaac Okoro added 10 for the Bulls, who overhauled their roster by making seven trades ahead of Thursday afternoon's deadline.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
When Vrabel overhauled the team’s leadership group, Henry was the only Patriots captain who was not cut, traded or allowed to leave in free agency.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith each scored 13 points and Isaac Okoro added 10 for the Bulls, who overhauled their roster by making seven trades ahead of Thursday afternoon’s deadline.
—Ian Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But some researchers and the Houston teachers union have raised concerns about the validity of the A-F rating system, which was overhauled the same year that the state takeover began.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
In Novembers, voters in California overhauled its congressional map with a plan designed to yield Democrats five additional seats to offset any GOP gains in Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Multiple major issuers — from American Express to Chase — overhauled their staple cards, increasing annual fees and adding additional perks.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauled
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In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka also overtook first place from his fellow countryman Ryusei Yamada.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dreamt up by Handshake, one of Mexico City’s reigning cocktail bars, the mixed drinks were a welcome complement to the food—and though both were assertive in flavor and preparation, neither one overtook the other.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Overhauled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauled. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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