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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. revisions
  2. pursues
  3. modifications
  4. transitions
  5. adjustments
  6. alterations
Noun
  • Lisa, a brilliant product development executive, consistently delays launches due to last-minute tweaks and revisions.
    Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Jefferies also believes Progressive’s monthly reports could drive upward revisions of Street estimates for not only this year but also well beyond that.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of revisions
Verb
  • Arthur’s attorney pursues an insanity defense, positing that Arthur has a split personality and that Joker is another entity that lives inside his head.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Modern-day Russia, under Putin, pursues its own nationalist and patriotic goals in ways that are attuned to today’s geopolitical realities and the circumstances of Russian history and society.
    Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursues
Noun
  • Extreme modifications risk upsetting devoted consumers who depend on familiar features to recognize the brand and might result in confusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Developers have to make considerable modifications to their applications to make up for the feature gap between the old and the new database.
    Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifications
Noun
  • Below are some questions to help organizations navigate multiple social and environmental transitions.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This hormonal interplay transitions relationships from early excitement to deep, enduring bonds, ensuring stability over time.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transitions
Noun
  • Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the filing and determined that there are no material subsequent events to disclose or require adjustments in the financial statements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The allowance for credit losses was $9,540,452 as of September 30, 2024, reflecting adjustments for loan portfolio changes and economic conditions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Typical transfer agreements require transferors to comply with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules for alterations and repairs.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The dress required a few last-minute alterations.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of alterations
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