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overhauling

NOUN
revision
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alteration amendment improvement modification reconsideration reexamination review
STRONG
correction editing emendation homework polish rectification redaction redraft rescript retrospect retrospection revisal revise updating
WEAK
afterlight recension rectifying reediting restyling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worsening
NOUN
urban renewal
Synonyms
WEAK
face-lifting refurbishment rehabilitation renovation slum clearance urban redevelopment

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In Asia, overhauling energy infrastructure to process U.S. crude would be costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Manchester City overhauling Arsenal at the top of the Premier League has happened amid a backdrop of uncertainty over their legendary manager's future.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

After staffing up with local-news veterans and formally overhauling WGN America’s branding, NewsNation launched to the United States in March 2021 as “the destination for fact-based, unbiased news,” per Compton’s pitch.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

It may be an arcane discussion to most people, but the real-world implications of overhauling the Fed’s models are vast, and could shape monetary policy for years to come.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

There was a flurry of overhauling and painting and mending to be done.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson