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 anthology
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Recent Examples of omnibus
Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
In Trump’s omnibus budget bill in 2025, Trump appropriated $40 million from the Department of the Interior to support the sculpture garden.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders in both parties have hailed those developments as evidence Congress is on track to get the appropriations process back into the mode of regular order — a process that’s largely been abandoned in recent years in favor of massive omnibus packages that lump all the spending bills together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The state legislature recently passed, and the governor is expected to sign, its omnibus energy bill, the Utility RELIEF Act, which includes several important data center provisions.
—Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
In Trump’s omnibus budget bill in 2025, Trump appropriated $40 million from the Department of the Interior to support the sculpture garden.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Republicans also celebrated the avoidance of a massive, catchall funding bill known as an omnibus as part of this year’s appropriations process.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders in both parties have hailed those developments as evidence Congress is on track to get the appropriations process back into the mode of regular order — a process that’s largely been abandoned in recent years in favor of massive omnibus packages that lump all the spending bills together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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As of Monday afternoon, around 32,000 tickets had been sold for the bus service out of 126,000 seats in total, and sales are averaging out at around or over 50 percent for the opening three matches.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Inside the one that serves as Lestat’s luxe tour bus, someone is sanding down his wooden coffin.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Studying the history of the Winkie and Lord, Miller, and Muntadas’s video anthology offers us perhaps an alternative path out of our current critical doom loop.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The ship includes cooler-climate adaptations such as panoramic glass walls in the Athletic Club, cozier seating throughout The Roundabout and an indoor version of the line’s signature Scarlet Night celebration.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Relais & Châteaux property has elegant rooms with high-end furnishings, private patios, and panoramic views out every window.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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On the last day of their trip, during their final excursion, the executives learned that their minibus had been broken into.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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An Associated Press journalist at the scene reported that the minibus was overturned with its front end completely crushed, while the train itself suffered relatively minor damage.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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My novel is about that sea-change and the search for purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The series stars Sam Worthington, Britt Lower and Milo Ventimiglia, and is adapted by Robert Hull from Harlan Coben's 2023 novel of the same name.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In 2003, vapors of 60,000 parts per million leaked from a pressure relief valve on a rail car storing MMA, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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