overhauling

verb

present participle of overhaul
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 According to Architectural Digest, individual vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture, lighting and storage pieces can be added without overhauling a space. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Framatome spent four years overhauling its Richland plant to handle the material safely. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 But before launching a major initiative or overhauling existing systems, new tech leaders need time to understand the organization’s priorities, technology environment, stakeholder expectations and day-to-day challenges. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 The New York State Board of Regents has approved a plan to begin overhauling high school graduation requirements. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 And since the fashion apparel supply chain is fragmented and opaque, shifting to a system of total transparency by the mandatory 2028/29 deadline will require completely overhauling how garments are made and tracked. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 City leaders shed a guarded, Mayberry-by-the-Sea mindset to court business, scrapping gross-receipts taxes, overhauling infrastructure and turning El Segundo’s warehouses and office parks into prized addresses for fast-growing companies. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauling
  1. catching
  2. overtaking
  3. chasing
  4. pursuing
Verb
  • Her complexion was lit-from-within radiant, with the warm pink pigment catching the light across the tops of her cheekbones.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In 134 career games, Stewart rushed for 7,335 yards and 51 touchdowns while catching 162 passes for 1,295 yards and seven touchdowns.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Pants that hang off the hips in a very low-effort way are overtaking high-rise jeans in popularity.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Based on his observations thus far, Spasojevic believes the burros could play an important role in the local ecosystem by grazing on non-native grasses and preventing them from overtaking native plants.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of overtaking
Verb
  • The story plays out in New York’s cutthroat acting scene, where a talented Indian actor chasing his craft falls under the sway of Keitel’s teacher.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Padres lost for only the fourth time in their last 24 outings despite chasing ace Jacob Misiorowski after four innings.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of chasing
Verb
  • Neela Jolene stars as a young sound engineer grieving her recording-artist father while pursuing a legendary stage of her own.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Coffman said Aurora is pursuing a boundary adjustment that would transfer the property into Aurora's jurisdiction.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pursuing

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“Overhauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhauling. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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