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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as in redesign
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Recent Examples of overhaul
The Hill Staff - 05, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Late into the review process, the standards were overhauled by state officials, dismissing months of work by educators.
—Beth Wallis, NPR, 14 May 2025
The Minutemen are considering a short-term fix ($10 million in cosmetic renovations) while the university pursues a nine-figure public-private partnership to overhaul the venue and surrounding area.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Tensions were running high, and the Republican lawmakers were worried the mega-package to overhaul government spending and cut taxes would balloon the federal deficit.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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The push comes as President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have vowed to overhaul the system following a slew of system outages and aviation accidents.
—The Hill Staff - 05, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Late into the review process, the standards were overhauled by state officials, dismissing months of work by educators.
—Beth Wallis, NPR, 14 May 2025
The Minutemen are considering a short-term fix ($10 million in cosmetic renovations) while the university pursues a nine-figure public-private partnership to overhaul the venue and surrounding area.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Tensions were running high, and the Republican lawmakers were worried the mega-package to overhaul government spending and cut taxes would balloon the federal deficit.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
Verb
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Throughout the show, Elliot is often caught telling his kids wildly inappropriate stories in an effort to get closer to them and inspire them to open up.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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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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On an annual basis, prices rose 2.4% compared to a 3.4% increase in March after upward revisions.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The megastars praised Lively’s version of the scene, allegedly pressuring Baldoni to accept the revisions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The result is a property that doesn’t chase trends but sets them.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Many chase quick profits in volatile markets, only to freeze when trades turn against them.—
David Billy,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Root walked Alex Sanford to lead off the inning and Luke Hill reached on Aloy’s throwing error.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, as UN officials reported that distribution issues had meant that no aid had so far reached people in need.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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During the mid to late 1980s, McGillis pursued roles on the stage, playing various roles in Shakespeare plays, including The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Schools and Communities Leaving MIT to pursue a PhD, Yinka-Banjo envisions future growth of a movement in her country toward this kind of collaboration.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Dissolving the agency paves the way, the administration claims, for a reformation of America’s foreign aid program.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Molded into implants in Kaplan’s lab, researchers reconstitute silk into structures that mimic the human body, supporting cell growth and tissue reformation.—
Amy Paturel,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Blend everything using a lip brush for a natural, flawless transition.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Europe’s Renaissance era occurred mostly in the 15th and 16th centuries, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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