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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Emerging platforms are now helping standardise commercial and financial data, enabling firms to shift from retrospective reporting to predictive forecasting, without the need to overhaul entire tech stacks.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Constellation Energy Constellation Energy , the largest nuclear operator in the U.S. , is a clear beneficiary of the government’s support of nuclear power after President Donald Trump last week signed executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Kudla said.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The moves come after President Trump and the secretary vowed to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Sacramento has since overhauled its roster and leadership, acquiring DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, firing Coach of the Year Mike Brown, replacing GM Monte McNair with Scott Perry, and trading De’Aaron Fox.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Constellation Energy Constellation Energy , the largest nuclear operator in the U.S. , is a clear beneficiary of the government’s support of nuclear power after President Donald Trump last week signed executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Kudla said.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The moves come after President Trump and the secretary vowed to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Sacramento has since overhauled its roster and leadership, acquiring DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, firing Coach of the Year Mike Brown, replacing GM Monte McNair with Scott Perry, and trading De’Aaron Fox.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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