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
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The eastern campus will total 300,000 square feet and focus on comprehensive primary care, primary and specialty pediatric care, and adult and pediatric urgent care.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider the personal income per resident yardstick, the bureau’s comprehensive measurement of all types of incomes, including those from jobs, businesses, investments, and government assistance.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The rare earths involved this time around are indeed used in electric vehicles and drones—more pain for two industries already on the tariff struggle bus.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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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
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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The property is located in the city’s Maslak neighborhood and boasts panoramic views of the Bosphorus.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Later, when Tijjani and Eliano were older, the club sent a minibus to pick them up.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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For those with accessibility needs, electric taxis and minibuses are available through your hotel or the tourist office.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 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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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Keep reading for a full recap from week 5 of Dancing with the Stars.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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