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
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
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
arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Adjective
The creation of the EDA is allowed due to an omnibus bill signed last month by Gov. Tim Walz.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
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
Noun
The vote came after multiple Democratic priorities were added to the omnibus crime bill that included the state takeover.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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By The New York Times The overhaul was a far cry from the comprehensive review to evaluate aid programs and realign them with U.S. foreign policy that Mr. Trump promised on his first day in office.—
Amy Schoenfeld Walker,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Seeing those posters all over the country now and on the sides of busses and stuff is crazy!—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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American Love Story is the latest in Murphy’s American Story anthology series, following American Horror Story, American Crime Story and American Sports Story.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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June 17, 2025 HBO’s buzzy, satirical murder dramedy (rich-people mystery anthology?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape 9.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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They are positioned for privacy and overlook panoramic mountain views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Amid disarray, Trump says only a Putin sit-down can save Ukraine peace talks In Istanbul, a Reuters reporter saw the first vehicles arriving at the talks venue, including white minibuses and several black cars.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Speaking of Tesla, Uber is beating it to the punch by offering rides in autonomous minibuses.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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And maybe the next Kerouac will write a novel on their laptop as an autonomous car carries them across the continent.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 June 2025
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Runaway Jury, which adapts John Grisham’s novel into a tense courtroom showdown about corporate corruption and manipulation, focuses on a high-profile gun case goes to trial in New Orleans—and before long, the usual jury selection process turns into a strategic battle between two shadowy forces.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Andres did not play in the first meeting between the schools and did not play a full game in the second meeting.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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These dual perspectives are essential to capturing the full depth of the narrative.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Should a person rent a car, transponders are movable from one vehicle to another.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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That iPad captured the love and ‘new car smell’ of the Apple Silicon M4 away from the Mac family.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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