overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl 
overhauled; overhauling; overhauls
1
a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled—
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b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
Examples of overhaul in a Sentence
The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
They had to overhaul their original plans.
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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Less than a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would overhaul Florida’s hemp marketplace, Florida senators are trying again.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump to overhaul the Kennedy Center The president wants new seats, decor and a more modern facade.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
His visit and statement to artists and producers come after a number of upcoming engagements were canceled at the Kennedy Center after President Trump overhauled the board and became chair.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
As the Trump administration overhauls foreign aid, revelations about U.S. priorities abroad should serve as an enormous wake-up call.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump to overhaul the Kennedy Center The president wants new seats, decor and a more modern facade.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
His visit and statement to artists and producers come after a number of upcoming engagements were canceled at the Kennedy Center after President Trump overhauled the board and became chair.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
As the Trump administration overhauls foreign aid, revelations about U.S. priorities abroad should serve as an enormous wake-up call.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl
1
: to make a thorough examination of and make necessary repairs and adjustments on
overhaul an engine
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