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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The introduction to the omnibus edition of Bechdel’s comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For shows the young author sixty-nining with her college girlfriend next to a spread-eagle collection of Adrienne Rich essays.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 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
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
The introduction to the omnibus edition of Bechdel’s comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For shows the young author sixty-nining with her college girlfriend next to a spread-eagle collection of Adrienne Rich essays.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Cartman 39-piece Tool Set For road trips, a more comprehensive toolkit is worth packing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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The principles are actionable best-practice, distilled from multiple comprehensive studies.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Transit Alliance is fighting Levine Cava’s proposed 50-cent increase in fares for buses and Metrorail, which remains in the budget plan.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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For those planning to stay closer to home, find out if your city has free pools or if there are buses, shuttles or other transportation options to get to the beach.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Sons of Anarchy veteran, who is set to play infamous killer Ed Gein in the upcoming Season 3 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology, is also in talks to play Lizzie Borden’s father Andrew Jackson Borden in Season 4, Variety reports.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jarmusch has explored the anthology format before, and there are structural similarities between this film and his previous, far more uneven attempts.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The home and adjacent vacant lot total 250 feet of panoramic Gulf views.—
Jason Dill
September 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Saturday, two people died and 16 were wounded when a Russian drone hit a minibus in the suburbs of the Ukrainian city of Kherson, said regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Arkansas Online,
10 Aug. 2025
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Overnight, Russian drone strikes hit a minibus in a suburb of Kherson, killing two and leaving six injured, the region’s prosecutor’s office said Saturday.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Harry and Meghan are also producing a new documentary with Netflix, Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, and an adaptation of Carley Fortune's romance novel Meet Me at the Lake.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Atrium Health Primary Care Gold Hill offers quick access to a care team and other benefits for a lower fee than the full concierge model, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans of the nine-season NBC comedy classic may even remember that was the actual full name of the show’s in-universe documentary that aired in Season 9.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle that Routh had fled in — the black Nissan Xterra — also bore a license plate that was not registered to the car, according to the court filing.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cause of the accident was not immediately known, although the car appeared to have derailed, which a source from the Lisbon Firefighters Regiment told local media may have been caused by a loose cable leading to brake failure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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