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 anthology
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Recent Examples of omnibus
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The two highest-ranking senators, President Pro Tempore Martin Looney of New Haven and Majority Leader Bob Duff of Norwalk, said the omnibus package had been signed off by the key players.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders in both parties have hailed those developments as evidence Congress is on track to get the appropriations process back into the mode of regular order — a process that’s largely been abandoned in recent years in favor of massive omnibus packages that lump all the spending bills together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Last year, lawmakers passed an omnibus law, House Bill 2, which invested $8.5 billion in education, including $1.3 billion for special education.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The two highest-ranking senators, President Pro Tempore Martin Looney of New Haven and Majority Leader Bob Duff of Norwalk, said the omnibus package had been signed off by the key players.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Republicans also celebrated the avoidance of a massive, catchall funding bill known as an omnibus as part of this year’s appropriations process.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders in both parties have hailed those developments as evidence Congress is on track to get the appropriations process back into the mode of regular order — a process that’s largely been abandoned in recent years in favor of massive omnibus packages that lump all the spending bills together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnibus
Adjective
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In school bus surveillance video provided to ABC News by the Hancock County School District, five Hancock Middle School students can be seen working as a team to stop the bus and assist Taylor.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Skogsbakken said the funding will be used to make sure Pace’s bus shields comply with specs dictated by the new transit legislation, which include requirements that shields stretch from floor to ceiling.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Death by Lightning is nominated for best limited or anthology series, two nominations for lead performance in a limited or anthology series (Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon) and supporting performance in a limited series (Nick Offerman).—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company has just shared the preliminary details of this classy new plug-in minibus.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Blue-and-white minibuses, inscribed with misspelt movie quotes and popular local sayings, snaked through the congestion on the narrow road in front of them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lauren Weisberger published the novel in 2003 after serving as Anna Wintour's personal assistant at Vogue for a year, and the roman à clef fooled no one—least of all anyone who'd ever ridden the elevator at 4 Times Square and emerged spiritually altered.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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And a key component of the novel and the show is the setting itself, which is a real impeachment of our mental health system, this history of confining and discarding lives that has spilled out into the streets of America.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hiddink, Di Matteo, and Benitez all benefited from having players full of character as well as the ability to turn up on showpiece occasions.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taylor, who has since made a full recovery, praised the students for their actions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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