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
Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Its recent omnibus proposal published on EU sustainable finance reporting and due diligence has, at least in the short term, had the opposite effect.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Jon McGowan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
House Democratic Caucus Chair John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, criticized the House GOP omnibus effort as an attempt to insulate a controversial voucher program with public education reforms that might be more palatable in some members' districts.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In February, the European Commission adopted an omnibus proposal to drastically reduce sustainability reporting requirements in the European Union, including rewriting the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Its recent omnibus proposal published on EU sustainable finance reporting and due diligence has, at least in the short term, had the opposite effect.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
The agenda also includes a second omnibus package relating to investment simplification.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
House Democratic Caucus Chair John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, criticized the House GOP omnibus effort as an attempt to insulate a controversial voucher program with public education reforms that might be more palatable in some members' districts.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Biss repeated pillars of the comprehensive plan: to allow for more housing in Evanston, to create more housing in Evanston and to implement sustainable practices in Evanston in alignment with the city’s Healthy Business Ordinance.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The Transportation Department will offer an opportunity to drive a bus around the parking lot with one of Duneland School’s bus trainers and speak with staff members.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Billboard can report that the events surrounding the tragic festival at NRG Park will be featured in the first episode of Netflix’s upcoming anthology series Trainwreck.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
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Ryan Murphy has found his Kennedys after an intensive casting search for the first installment of his new FX anthology series, American Love Story.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Throw in a pond, mature olive orchard, water access and panoramic Butte Valley views and the moderate asking price seems noteworthy: $988,000.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Its expansive rooftop pool has panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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In 2024, Ceres Rail brought back its scenic tourist train—a historic steam engine—that travels from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market. Buses: While there are several local buses and minibuses (basically vans shuttling commuters), the best buses for visitors are the MyCiTi buses.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lazarre noted that police recently seized 10,000 bullets, weapons and drugs from a minibus in the town of Mirebalais, northeast of Port-au-Prince.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Directed by Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, the movie is adapted from the 2017 novel of the same name by Ariana Harwicz.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Toward the end, the novel takes on some more traditionally Abercrombian twists and turns as hard truths are revealed and new threats emerge.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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If approved by the full City Council, officials across city departments and other organizations would work together to draw up ways, both short-term and long-term, to address the problem while getting various efforts on the same page.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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After a rocky start in college and a life-altering car accident, Haubert refocused, eventually earning a business degree, an MBA, and finally, a law degree.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The new couple, who seemingly confirmed their relationship in recent days after appearing on each other's Instagram pages, leaned in for a kiss and a close embrace after leaving a car.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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