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
Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
In June, the European Commission will present a new defense omnibus package that lays out plans to further integrate defense equipment markets.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
Lawmakers had approved the new state fossil earlier this year as part of a broader omnibus bill, which Governor Tim Walz signed into law in May.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
These standards will be adopted by the Commission after the final passage of the omnibus.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
In June, the European Commission will present a new defense omnibus package that lays out plans to further integrate defense equipment markets.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Noun
The borrowing is an element of the omnibus Senate Bill 4 energy legislation passed with overwhelming support last month.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
Lawmakers had approved the new state fossil earlier this year as part of a broader omnibus bill, which Governor Tim Walz signed into law in May.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Housing Senate Bill 79 would require communities to approve more housing developments near train and bus stations in many counties across the state.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There were kiddie pools in the yard and vintage VW buses in the driveway.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The third entry in Murphy and Brennan’s true crime anthology series—previous installments have centered on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers—stars Charlie Hunnam as Gein and Laurie Metcalf as his mother.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
17 Sep. 2025
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Recently, she has been named a 2025 New Jersey Poetry Fellow, a finalist for the Ruth Lilly Fellowship, and was included in the 2024 Best New Poets anthology, among other awards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The home boasts panoramic mountain views and a dramatic two-story great room with a towering stone fireplace.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Their upstairs room full of antique tomes provides panoramic views of the historic statehouse and its statue of former governor William Goebel, who was assassinated on the grounds in 1900.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later, when Tijjani and Eliano were older, the club sent a minibus to pick them up.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The details that remained were the reckless arrival of the yellow and brown minibus as our long line of schoolchildren filed down NTC Road, marching toward the YMCA for Sports Friday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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There's also a full-length novel connected to Raquel's story called Raquel Saves the Wedding, which will be available in November.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
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The novel really shows the texture of their life.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here is a look at the full card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Coach Justin Wilcox has guided the Golden Bears to bowl games in four of his seven full seasons at Berkeley.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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About 18 vehicles, including a number of rare barn find cars, were auctioned from the collection.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Take Tesla, Elon Musk's car company last week delivered its first electric SUV, Model Y, from its showroom in Mumbai.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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