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
María Mendiluce, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The vote came after multiple Democratic priorities were added to the omnibus crime bill that included the state takeover.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Connecticut legislature’s omnibus special education bill, which would reform how private providers charge for services and increase oversight of special education programs, is headed for Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk to be signed into law after unanimously passing out of both chambers.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
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
The vote came after multiple Democratic priorities were added to the omnibus crime bill that included the state takeover.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bill author, state Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, says the omnibus bill would modernize utility pricing, increase transparency, and improve wildfire mitigation planning.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Connecticut legislature’s omnibus special education bill, which would reform how private providers charge for services and increase oversight of special education programs, is headed for Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk to be signed into law after unanimously passing out of both chambers.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Those charges came after a mother found her child's bus had not moved for 10 minutes when checking an app that tracked the bus's location.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The property, which guests can access via private aircraft or the resort's own fleet, spans just under 3,000 acres and has 25 residences with panoramic views, private pools, and exceptional personalized service.—
Sarah Farag,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Travelers can also experience floor-to-ceiling glass walls that flood the terminal with light and offer panoramic views of the sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Noun
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By the time the minibus reached Wales’ border, a letter was written.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Amid disarray, Trump says only a Putin sit-down can save Ukraine peace talks In Istanbul, a Reuters reporter saw the first vehicles arriving at the talks venue, including white minibuses and several black cars.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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That’s how many visits readers made to the web novel and webtoon that inspired the film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Both the novel and the film were set in the year 2025, with Wright’s iteration now to be released this year.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The proof relied on the same commonsense assumption that Paul and his colleagues had made decades earlier: Algorithms can’t store new data in space that’s already full.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Mustang Stampede celebrates the 1964 creation of the Ford Mustangs and features a parade of cars driving across the Mackinac Bridge, along with food and family-friendly activities, the Bridge Authority's website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter was asked at Goodwood about her role in the car's exterior design.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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