as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the president's state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting
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as in bus
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as in anthology
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Recent Examples of omnibus
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
The Minnesota state legislature approved an omnibus cannabis regulation bill over the weekend, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for consideration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
The agenda also includes a second omnibus package relating to investment simplification.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
While helping the homeless, the omnibus bill also calls for a first-time homeowner’s savings account that can be used for a down payment or closing costs when purchasing a home.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
The Minnesota state legislature approved an omnibus cannabis regulation bill over the weekend, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for consideration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
Instead, lawmakers opt almost every year for continuing resolutions that extend funding before ultimately adopting massive bills, known as omnibus packages, in lieu of the 12 appropriations bills to get the new funding over the finish line.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
The agenda also includes a second omnibus package relating to investment simplification.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The American historian Nathaniel B. Emerson wrote one of the first comprehensive books about the practice of hula in 1909.—
Sara Kehaulani Goo,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump can be quick in throwing his fellow European leaders under the bus.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Now Goggins and Wood — who played doomed lovers Rick and Chelsea on the HBO anthology hit — seemed ready to clear up any such gossip as awards season gets underway.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Each story in the anthology film is presented as an article written for the titular fictional publication’s final issue following the death of their owner and founder.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Take the elevator to the observation deck and let the panoramic view sink in.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The pièce de résistance of Sunset Cove is undoubtedly its panoramic views over the bay, but locals flock to the restaurant for old-fashioned sundaes, food trucks, and live music performances.—
Blair West,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Every summer the family climbed into a minibus or car with large quantities of coffee, salt and potatoes and drove more than 700 miles north from Helsinki to Inari, a municipality that sprawls over 6,700 square miles with a population of 7,125.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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His comments came after a Russian drone hit a minibus carrying civilians near the front lines in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing nine people and injuring seven, according to local officials.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Heller writes one of my favorite genres of high school novel: adults behaving badly.—
Miriam Gershow
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Pinching promotes compact branch growth that makes the plant fuller, while deadheading encourages more blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Despite their growing popularity, the cars have been frequent targets for vandals.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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When cars were first introduced, some had fake horse heads attached to the front to make passengers feel more comfortable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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