1
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one of the issues of the Civil War was a resolution to the question of states' rights
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2
as in exit
a place or means of going out
since the lake is the issue of the polluted river, it is becoming polluted as well
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
someone who dies without issue might have their estate turned over to the state
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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
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as in to release
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
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Recent Examples of issue
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The records at issue are especially pertinent to San Diego County, which long maintained one of the deadliest jail systems in the state and has paid out tens of millions of dollars to families of people who have died in custody.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
By Sunday, April 6, at least 18 lives had been lost, and flash flood and tornado warnings remained in effect across Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, while new tornado alerts were issued in parts of Alabama and Mississippi.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Visa issues kept him from switching uniforms and playing that day.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The records at issue are especially pertinent to San Diego County, which long maintained one of the deadliest jail systems in the state and has paid out tens of millions of dollars to families of people who have died in custody.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:51 p.m.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
By Sunday, April 6, at least 18 lives had been lost, and flash flood and tornado warnings remained in effect across Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, while new tornado alerts were issued in parts of Alabama and Mississippi.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for issue
Noun
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Much depends on what offers are forthcoming but the most likely outcome currently is that Nunez leaves this summer and Liverpool bring someone in to provide greater competition alongside Jota.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The social equity dimension of Drummond’s work is clearly as important to him as the aesthetic outcomes.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The agreement had required Iran to drastically reduce its uranium enrichment and stockpile levels in return for sanctions relief, which helped stabilize its economy before the U.S. exit reversed those gains.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Terminal has 24 entrances and exits from street-level.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Part of the reason is biological: sharks tend to grow slowly, reproduce late, and have few offspring, so even moderate fishing pressure can push populations into decline.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Any future Bill Belichick offspring would be younger than his 6 current grandchildren.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to authorities, González will be released for a one-year stay of removal under check-ins with immigration officials.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Despite reuniting for live performances in recent years, Rage Against the Machine hasn’t released any original studio material since 2000’s Renegades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The results, published March 24 in the journal Nature Medicine, found that healthy diets earlier in life were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging, even after accounting for other lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and smoking status.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The outlet reports that one other international student at the college had their visa revoked.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The news outlet also said that Assistant District Attorney Daniel Daugherty noted the hearing was held Monday (April 7).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
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“Issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issue. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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