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
Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
From selling pot along with popcorn to offering cellphone-friendly screenings, cinema owners could soon overhaul the way their customers watch films.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Pick up a cast iron Dutch oven for seamless stove-to-oven cooking, or try this nonstick cookware set to overhaul your collection completely.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Congress needs to stanch the bleeding — and give serious thought to overhauling this flawed system for the longer term.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition enacted legislation on Thursday that handed politicians more control over picking judges, part of a contentious effort to overhaul the Israeli judiciary that roiled the country before the war with Hamas.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
From selling pot along with popcorn to offering cellphone-friendly screenings, cinema owners could soon overhaul the way their customers watch films.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Pick up a cast iron Dutch oven for seamless stove-to-oven cooking, or try this nonstick cookware set to overhaul your collection completely.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Congress needs to stanch the bleeding — and give serious thought to overhauling this flawed system for the longer term.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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For annuals, catching weeds early can mean the difference between a handful of weeds and thousands of seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the damage can be reversible if caught early enough.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jeanty would become the Broncos’ highest-ever draft pick if that came to fruition — overtaking Ryan Clady, who was the 12th overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2008.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Falcons also manage to overtake the Buccaneers for the division with Michael Penix under center in what is a similar battle to the AFC South.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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There were some sizable revisions however, with both January and February seeing downward revisions totaling 48,000 fewer jobs than were originally reported.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Another late revision to the canon came in the form of a video shot by David LaChapelle that made the references more clear.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With that, thunderstorms generating heavy rainfall (with rates potentially reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour) could cause flash flooding in prone areas.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some of the orbits are difficult to reach, requiring technology that only SpaceX and ULA have demonstrated in the United States.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams insisted the case was politically motivated and was pursued in retaliation for his criticism of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Serena is drawn back to Gilead's New Bethlehem with the promise of significant progression and reformation for the totalitarian state.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump has only sold his vision for this radical reformation of America to those close to him, and of course the conservative planners who developed his agenda.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Scene transitions and even more ambiance are provided by a singer (Georgia Heers, sublime) performing period tunes with a cool combo as well as the presentation of kinescopes of ’50s commercials shown on monitors on each side of the stage.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The transition would come at a turbulent time for Musk.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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