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reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
chiefly British -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Beyond the return of the Pearl colorway, the Air Foamposite Pro will soon be reissued in its fan-favorite Pine Green look. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025 After the settlement was reissued, ICE’s top lawyer sent a notice to every field office in the country, describing the proper way to conduct warrantless arrests. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025 Iran's Supreme Court initially overturned his death sentence and ordered a retrial, but then the Revolutionary Court reissued the death sentence without new evidence. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025 The album, which led to the pair joining Fleetwood Mac, was reissued in September after being out of print for almost 50 years. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
re·​is·​sue -ˈish-ü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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