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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The legislation, filed by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, an Arnold Republican running for Missouri secretary of state, would overhaul the state’s century-old initiative petition process that allows voters to place constitutional amendments on the ballot by gathering signatures.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Though still fairly new, county officials say the program is proving to be one of the county’s most promising models in its effort to overhaul the region’s mental health system, especially at a time when California is working to do the same.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Sinbad chimed in via video and so did Debbie Allen, a Howard alumna who overhauled the series in its second season.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The happy hour haven has overhauled its menu — adding dozens of items, from small bites to dinner entrees to cocktails and mocktails — in a bid to elevate the dining experience.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
At least one offsets leader has overhauled its methodology.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Zito overhauled the roster bit by bit, big move by big move, to get Florida in its current position and put together a core that has begun to bring sustained success to Sunrise.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Way back in 2013, Apple overhauled Pages and Numbers with an entirely new file format.
—Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
That regulation will now be overhauled as part of these reforms.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Though still fairly new, county officials say the program is proving to be one of the county’s most promising models in its effort to overhaul the region’s mental health system, especially at a time when California is working to do the same.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Sinbad chimed in via video and so did Debbie Allen, a Howard alumna who overhauled the series in its second season.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The happy hour haven has overhauled its menu — adding dozens of items, from small bites to dinner entrees to cocktails and mocktails — in a bid to elevate the dining experience.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
At least one offsets leader has overhauled its methodology.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Zito overhauled the roster bit by bit, big move by big move, to get Florida in its current position and put together a core that has begun to bring sustained success to Sunrise.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Way back in 2013, Apple overhauled Pages and Numbers with an entirely new file format.
—Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
That regulation will now be overhauled as part of these reforms.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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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