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
Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The bag fees are part of a major slate of changes at Southwest, which is overhauling many aspects of its business that differentiate it from other carriers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The School Board started its efforts to redefine schools in 2023, with direction to a previous superintendent to close or overhaul at least five schools for the 2025-26 school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Sneaky overhaul potential Engram figures to be a staple of the Broncos offense and a fast favorite for Nix.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top advisor to President Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
—Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The bag fees are part of a major slate of changes at Southwest, which is overhauling many aspects of its business that differentiate it from other carriers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The School Board started its efforts to redefine schools in 2023, with direction to a previous superintendent to close or overhaul at least five schools for the 2025-26 school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Sneaky overhaul potential Engram figures to be a staple of the Broncos offense and a fast favorite for Nix.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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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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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Verb
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However, in 2023, Dr. Pepper overtook Pepsi as the No. 2 bestselling soda on the list.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The principality’s narrow streets are particularly ill-suited to the current Formula 1 cars and make overtaking all but impossible.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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In the last 30 days, there have been no negative revisions of earnings estimates.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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If passed, the revisions would eliminate many of the repayment options introduced under the Biden administration and simplify the process into two choices, both of which would result in higher payments for most borrowers.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
27 May 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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This is the first time since 2008 that teams from the same organization have reached the Stanley Cup and Calder Cup Finals in the same season when the Pittsburgh Penguins and their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins did so.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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Trump, eager to broker a peace deal bringing more than three years of full-scale war in Eastern Europe to a close, has become increasingly frustrated with Russian officials refusing to ink an agreement, despite pursuing a general thaw in relations with the Kremlin.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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And Welcome Sunrise 2027 With all of these brands seeing the potential of a standardized method of using 2D barcodes, the support for the transition has grown stronger over the past few years.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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