as in catching
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 overhauling
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
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Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The smartest way to shop the season is not by overhauling your closet but by introducing a few pieces that instantly shift the mood.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Meta spent 2025 overhauling its AI unit after the release of its Llama 4 family of AI models failed to captivate third-party developers.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Gallagher — a relatively recent New York University law school graduate and conservative writer whom ProPublica previously identified as a DOGE operative at the General Services Administration — has been involved in conversations about overhauling environmental rules.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
That includes everything from station cleanliness to overhauling the app.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins are significantly overhauling their passing game in the first year under Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But the midfielder may get the chance to assist his team’s daunting assignment in overhauling their first-leg 6-1 hammering by Bayern in Munich.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ronald was overhauling the Uncut Gems screenplay with Josh at work, then coming home to stare dead-eyed at episodes of Shark Tank at the family’s apartment — which may not have had a Legs-style hole in the ceiling, but which was mouse-infested.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The smartest way to shop the season is not by overhauling your closet but by introducing a few pieces that instantly shift the mood.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Meta spent 2025 overhauling its AI unit after the release of its Llama 4 family of AI models failed to captivate third-party developers.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Gallagher — a relatively recent New York University law school graduate and conservative writer whom ProPublica previously identified as a DOGE operative at the General Services Administration — has been involved in conversations about overhauling environmental rules.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
That includes everything from station cleanliness to overhauling the app.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins are significantly overhauling their passing game in the first year under Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But the midfielder may get the chance to assist his team’s daunting assignment in overhauling their first-leg 6-1 hammering by Bayern in Munich.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Ronald was overhauling the Uncut Gems screenplay with Josh at work, then coming home to stare dead-eyed at episodes of Shark Tank at the family’s apartment — which may not have had a Legs-style hole in the ceiling, but which was mouse-infested.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jokic has a strong case for his offensive prowess, but missing 16 games will prevent him from overtaking Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, leaving him likely third, ahead of the Lakers’ Luka Doncic.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Three golfers are 10-under and two are 9-under, meaning several still have at least an outside shot at overtaking Woodland with a big finish on Sunday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The teenager admitted to having a verbal altercation with Marshall and then chasing him down at the bus shelter, according to the complaint.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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His career path is noted by local teachers and community members as a model for pursuing STEM fields from a Baltimore County foundation.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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To that point, Fortune reported last week that 77% of enterprises are actively pursuing AI initiatives—but many don’t know how to evaluate, procure, or deploy the tools effectively, leaving significant spending without measurable return.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Overhauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauling. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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