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
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
Under Attorney General Pam Bondi, the DOJ is continuing to fight the case, arguing the House legitimately passed the omnibus bill.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 26 Feb. 2024
The Treasury Department told reporters at the end of November that the additional IRS funding would have been securely in place if Congress were looking to fund the government with a larger spending package, sometimes called an omnibus.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Significant revisions in retirement savings rules were packed into SECURE 2.0, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in late 2022 as part of a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
Under Attorney General Pam Bondi, the DOJ is continuing to fight the case, arguing the House legitimately passed the omnibus bill.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
In addition to making significant changes to the governor’s school choice proposal, the new House omnibus amendment would also make extensive changes to the state’s public school system.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 26 Feb. 2024
The Treasury Department told reporters at the end of November that the additional IRS funding would have been securely in place if Congress were looking to fund the government with a larger spending package, sometimes called an omnibus.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Without a comprehensive impact study on the risks of displacement, this project cannot be responsibly approved.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This comprehensive approach has led to a stronger core of internal talent at Aflac. Data and AI as Business Drivers Aflac has long been a pioneer in artificial intelligence, implementing solutions to improve claims quality and auto-adjudicate lower-risk claims.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since then, no anthology series have cracked the nomination lineup.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The anthology series features stand-alone episodes that follow characters in a dystopian future.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Equipment is generous across the board, with a panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats, a 360-degree parking camera and adaptive crise control as standard.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of people line the street to watch and pay their respects as the funeral procession carrying the caskets of Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas pass by with the family in minibuses behind them on its way to the funeral on February 26, 2025 in Rishon LeZion, Israel.—
Tovah Lazaroff,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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One early morning, I was told to be ready at 5 a.m. to be picked up by a minibus carrying the Diablos.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The novel is set in 1970s Dublin, when all forms of contraception were outlawed.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Watch the full clip with Ricci and O'Brien in the video, above.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last month, Trump held an extraordinary news conference outside the White House praising the company and its cars.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ferrari manufactures all its cars at its Maranello facility, in northern Italy.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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