Synonyms of issues

issues 1 of 2

noun

plural of issue

1

as in consequences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consequences
• outcomes
• results
• resultants
• effects
• products
• developments
• implications
• matters of course
• aftermaths
• aftereffects
• fruits
• precipitates
• children
• ramifications
• sequels
• fates
• corollaries
• sequences
• conclusions
• upshots
• outgrowths
• repercussions
• backwashes
• side effects
• echoes
• by-products
• denouements
• aftershocks
• fallouts
• afterclaps
• ripples
• offshoots
• blowbacks
• spin-offs
• afterglows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasons
• causes
• factors
• considerations
• occasions
• antecedents
• determinants
• grounds
• causations
• foundations
• bases
• bases
• incentives
• sources
• stimuli
• origins
• roots
• mothers
• springs
• groundworks
• inspirations
• impetuses
• instigations

2

as in exits

a place or means of going out

since the lake is the issue of the polluted river, it is becoming polluted as well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exits
• outlets
• escapes
• egresses
• mouths
• releases
• vents
• openings
• escape hatches
• gates
• passages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entries
• entrances
• entryways
• entranceways
• accesses
• entrées
• ingresses

issues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of issue

1

as in publishes

to produce and release for distribution in printed form

plans to issue a monthly newsletter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• publishes
• prints
• reprints
• comes out with
• gets out
• reissues
• produces
• contributes
• edits
• markets
• copublishes
• manufactures
• puts out
• syndicates
• serializes
• republishes
• distributes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• censors

2

as in releases

to throw or give off

a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• releases
• casts
• radiates
• emits
• emanates
• eliminates
• evolves
• sends (out)
• discharges
• vents
• shoots
• gives out
• expels
• exhales
• throws out
• expires
• irradiates
• pours
• jets
• exudes
• oozes
• sprays
• erupts
• secretes
• evacuates
• excretes
• spurts
• ejects
• squirts
• spouts
• gushes
• outpours
• spews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes up
• absorbs
• sucks (up)
• soaks (up)
• sponges
• inhales

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of issues

Noun

The petition says the property has been in violation of city code for over five years and the owner has received several citations for various issues including roof disrepair, unattended vegetation growth, trash and graffiti. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

This move targets homeowners seeking a smart experience without constant tweaking, addressing past compatibility issues with Brilliant's otherwise impressive hardware. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Because national races drive turnout, local contests increasingly become influenced by broader partisan dynamics rather than neighborhood issues, Heberlig said. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

However, passengers on board the vessel reported mechanical issues preventing an on-time departure. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

On Wednesday morning, Pensacola Bay, Florida, reported around 2 feet of storm surge, leading to minor flooding issues in typically flood-prone areas. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Trobough, a former cybersecurity company CEO, has emphasized that his experience will better position Arizona on AI and other tech issues. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026

The bonds issues by state and local governments and thousands of various borrowing authorities had a strong showing in the first half of 2026. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Kaufman has also been criticized for arguing in the past against giving infants the hepatitis B vaccine and questioning if vaccines are connected to autism and other health issues. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Verb

Trump and his family own a roughly 40% stake in the company, which issues its own cryptocurrency token. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Imagine, for example, a bot tasked with reducing the federal deficit that institutes an elaborate and hard-to-detect accounting gimmick, or a customer-service agent that issues absurd discounts in pursuit of customer-satisfaction ratings. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

The Treasury Department only issues paper checks in limited circumstances — such as for people over 90, with mental impairments or who live in remote areas without reliable access to electronic banking. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Flex Global also issues cards to businesses operating globally. — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

New York issues a one-year moratorium on data center construction. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The National Weather Service in Miami issues a heat advisory if the heat index is 105 degrees for at least a couple of hours. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Meta now has the chance to respond and defend itself before the commission issues its final decision, which could result in a fine worth up to 6% of the company’s global annual revenue. — Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

If an investigation finds evidence that a doctor violated the law, the medical commission issues a statement of charges. — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026