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overhaul

[oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl] / ˌoʊ vərˈhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl /
VERB
redo, restore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fix improve modernize rebuild reconstruct reexamine renew repair revamp
STRONG
check debug doctor examine inspect mend patch recondition retread service survey
WEAK
do up fiddle with give facelift
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy hurt injure ruin
STRONG
ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Muse Spark is framed as part of a broader ground-up overhaul of Meta’s AI efforts.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Such changes would go hand in hand with an overhaul of the department’s much-maligned disciplinary system, which has faced criticism from some corners for not meting out harsh enough punishments when officers shoot unarmed people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We’re talking about a complete overhaul of how war is waged and how it should be envisioned in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The chartered catamaran MV Alfred is expected back from overhaul and should be able to restore the Troon services on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The revolutionary overhaul endowed the Mary Rose with the greatest naval military innovation of its time: hinged gunports.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler