overhauls 1 of 2

verb

Definition of overhaulsnext
present tense third-person singular of overhaul
as in catches
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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overhauls

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noun

plural of overhaul
as in redesigns

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhauls
  1. overtakes
  2. revisions
  3. pursues
  4. modifications
  5. transitions
  6. adjustments
  7. alterations
Verb
  • So, every 13 months, Earth catches up and overtakes it.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • About every two years, Earth overtakes Mars, creating the optical illusion that Mars is moving backward against the backdrop of distant stars.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of overtakes
Noun
  • Literary greatness often inhibits directors, who end up paying prudent homage to the source rather than engaging in the bold revisions that successful adaptations require.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In yet another scenario, a scientific abstract that’s detected as AI may require revisions from the author before publication.
    Jonathan Gillham, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of revisions
Verb
  • The company plans to double its customer base next year and actively pursues global expansion.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The council has already approved a roughly $71,000 agreement for Mueller Communications to lead a public education campaign in the event the city pursues a referendum.
    Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursues
Noun
  • Seafood is meant to be consumed fresh, from ocean to plate with minimal modifications.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This step must include setting up alerts that let teams know when unauthorized modifications are detected.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • The set design, costumes, and transitions were crafted to tell a story, one that felt emotional and engaging.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This webinar series helps moms achieve smooth and confident transitions into being effective caregivers.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transitions
Noun
  • Navigating these internal adjustments and engaging effectively on the international stage may position Turkey not merely as a participant, but as an indispensable coordinator of the new regional order.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If the tool is not being used as intended, further training or adjustments may be necessary.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • The boutique design-build firm does everything from minor home updates to major structural alterations and takes a holistic approach to each project, guiding clients from concept to completion.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Reis Contracting offers a variety of services to help clients from the beginning of the project to the end, including pre-construction assistance, maintenance services, and alterations.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of alterations
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