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
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 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
Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025
But smashing all of these disparate titles together into one omnibus event had a numbing effect, stifling the impact any single project could make.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 June 2025
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Adjective
The closure is expected to be completed in two phases upon passage of the public safety omnibus bill at the Legislature.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 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
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
But smashing all of these disparate titles together into one omnibus event had a numbing effect, stifling the impact any single project could make.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 30,000 records in the directory were explicitly marked as nongovernment, but this label was far from comprehensive.—
Pratheek Rebala,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The opening scene of Season 2 sees Cole Walter (Noah LaLonde) pick up his younger brother from the bus back home from Montana, plunging viewers right back into the tension between the two counterparts of the show’s main love triangle.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 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 Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Following the success of 2022’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan returned for an even more provocative second season of the anthology series with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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Black Mirror fans will soon be able to experience the dystopian world of their favorite satirical sci-fi anthology series in graphic-novel form, and publisher Twisted Comics is giving a free preview of what’s to come.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its classic mountain charm is enhanced by large decks, an intimate stone patio and large windows capturing panoramic views of the lake.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Monarch Club The ritzy downtown rooftop bar provides panoramic views of Detroit's skyline.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 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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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, regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin said.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are hopes the adaptation of GR Halliday’s novel From the Shadows can become a returnable series with two more books already penned in the trilogy: Dark Waters and Under the Marsh.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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It’s based on The Titan’s Curse, the third book in author Rick Riordan’s series of novels about the young Greek demigod (Walker Scobell).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Mountaineers’ offense was on full display, and the senior was a part of the show.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, investors are also still waiting to see the full impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs on the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Surveillance footage from the area where the car was abandoned shows a man and a woman getting into a vehicle registered to Williams, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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