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
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2025
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a half-dozen bills addressing drug pricing, some of which would overhaul the patent system to take aim at industry practices that critics blame for delaying competition from generics.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Civil rights groups, including the NAACP, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's effort to overhaul the election system.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Actionable Insight: Instead of overhauling legacy systems, decouple the components necessary for real-time, day-to-day operations and innovate specifically on those.
—Elodie Bouneau, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Young had said for years that if Idaho Power received approval to overhaul its method of compensating homeowners for power produced by their rooftop solar panels, the company would try still to pay them less.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2025
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a half-dozen bills addressing drug pricing, some of which would overhaul the patent system to take aim at industry practices that critics blame for delaying competition from generics.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Civil rights groups, including the NAACP, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's effort to overhaul the election system.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Actionable Insight: Instead of overhauling legacy systems, decouple the components necessary for real-time, day-to-day operations and innovate specifically on those.
—Elodie Bouneau, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhaul
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Doses are given at: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15–18 months 4–6 years Can adults get whooping cough? Adults can catch whooping cough, though symptoms tend to be milder than in children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Authorities eventually caught him at a truck stop in Mississippi in November of that year.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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From her vantage point, Maria watches as nearby buildings are overtaken by infected and as her husband targets the bloater, luring him into an empty side street.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Haiti hasn’t had a parliament since the last 10 senators left office in 2022 and its building is currently in a no-go zone that’s been overtaken by armed groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 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
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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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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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No, the Penguins aren’t going to reach the playoffs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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With the arrival of a baby, the stakes of those familial responsibilities become much higher, especially considering Galactus may destroy the planet before Franklin reaches his first milestones.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 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
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In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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This year's cohort is also leveraging venture capital to tackle impact and energy transition investment.—
Moya Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Both statements came amid imminent threats to the ruling transition amid concerns gangs and their allies are plotting an overthrow.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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