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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Recent Examples of omnibus
Aris Folley, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2000, the Supreme Court found a section of a large omnibus bill unconstitutional, and in 2005, the Court of Appeals found the Personal Protection Act unconstitutional for similar reasons, according to House Research.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Sharing Budgetary Power Through Impoundment Controls Like other legislation, appropriations bills—whether standalone measures, omnibus packages, or continuing resolutions—are considered and passed by Congress and then sent to the president for approval or veto.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Some hard-line conservatives have voiced concerns in recent months about a short-term CR setting up the runway for an end-of-year omnibus funding package.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2000, the Supreme Court found a section of a large omnibus bill unconstitutional, and in 2005, the Court of Appeals found the Personal Protection Act unconstitutional for similar reasons, according to House Research.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
In 2018, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed an omnibus bill Republicans sent to him that was roughly 1,000 pages long, citing the sheer size, among other reasons.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Sharing Budgetary Power Through Impoundment Controls Like other legislation, appropriations bills—whether standalone measures, omnibus packages, or continuing resolutions—are considered and passed by Congress and then sent to the president for approval or veto.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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The result is high-quality health care that is accessible, comprehensive, and most of all, personalized.—
Conviva Senior Primary Care,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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This list is in no particular order and is in no way comprehensive.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Beyond trucks, 10-percent duties will also apply to buses.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ecco’s 2015 anthology of Jorie Graham’s poetry and that doorstopper of Louise Glück’s poetry FSG put out in 2012 also mean a lot to me.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Netflix announced that Hunnam would star as Gein in season 3 of Ryan Murphy's anthology series Monster.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 2025 model features a fantastic looking pillar-to-pillar panoramic display, digital scent options, personalized digital rejuvenation modes, and enhanced connectivity; all designed for driver and passenger comfort and convenience.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s Paper Moon itself, the award-winning Italian restaurant with panoramic ocean views that somehow makes perfect sense on the Portuguese coast.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even if Schumer buys in and supports a minibus, a single senator can object to bundling bills together and derail that progress.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Either way, the option's there if Aridge wants to throw out the controls altogether and make this an autonomous air minibus.—
Loz Blain
October 16,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In my first novel, The Laughter, the middle-aged white male protagonist is an English professor who doesn’t understand why the university must give in to demands for a more diverse curriculum and faculty rather than simply teach about truth and beauty from the literary canon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has set Thursday, January 8, for the premiere of His & Hers, its limited series based on Alice Feeney’s novel, starring Tessa Thompson, who also executive produces, and Jon Bernthal.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But leasing a new car offers another option considering that lease payments are generally lower than new car payments.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … WHEEL CRAZY – Airport rental car staff are caught violating safety rules.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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