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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
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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
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as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
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as in releases
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
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Recent Examples of issues
Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Earlier, the Starship V3 launch was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin failure and ground system issues, delaying its first test flight.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
For 35 years, it’s been gathering some of the area’s best theatrical talent for almost invariably outstanding productions that are presented in prisons and places devoted to helping people with disabilities, addiction and mental health issues, and helping new Americans adjust to life in Minnesota.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
After weeks of exchanging proposals, Iran’s latest offer did not show significant concessions on critical sticking points, according to a person familiar with the matter, who said issues of nuclear enrichment remain central to the impasse.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Waymo has declined so far to comment on the flooding issues or the recall.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Ironically, some of the best meetings between principals occur after the difficult issues have already been addressed.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In his years away from the sport, McGregor has dealt with a plethora of personal issues.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
There was some progress on issues like tax credits, while other measures, like AI regulations and new labor requirements, could introduce new burdens on a range of industries, groups argue.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2026
Each year, the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation issues a report on the state of America's beaches, and once again, Linda Mar Beach landed in the top 10 list of beach bacteria hot spots.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Because of its prominent role within the British journalism industry, the NUJ also issues press cards that are recognized by police forces in the United Kingdom.
—Idir Ouahes, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
The National Weather Service issues different alerts depending on how severe and certain the heat threat is, and the thresholds vary by region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The supply issues date back to 2022, when the Ukraine war placed similar strains on stockpiles during the Biden Administration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
If progressives continue to make LGBT issues the centerpiece of their policy agenda, African-American Christians who vote Democrat will be forced to decide whether their politics are guided by their Bible — or their Black card.
—Delano Squires, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Both sides in the debate have until June 11 to file their final arguments in the case before Buitendorp issues her ruling.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Earlier, the Starship V3 launch was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin failure and ground system issues, delaying its first test flight.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
For 35 years, it’s been gathering some of the area’s best theatrical talent for almost invariably outstanding productions that are presented in prisons and places devoted to helping people with disabilities, addiction and mental health issues, and helping new Americans adjust to life in Minnesota.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
After weeks of exchanging proposals, Iran’s latest offer did not show significant concessions on critical sticking points, according to a person familiar with the matter, who said issues of nuclear enrichment remain central to the impasse.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Waymo has declined so far to comment on the flooding issues or the recall.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Ironically, some of the best meetings between principals occur after the difficult issues have already been addressed.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In his years away from the sport, McGregor has dealt with a plethora of personal issues.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
There was some progress on issues like tax credits, while other measures, like AI regulations and new labor requirements, could introduce new burdens on a range of industries, groups argue.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Verb
Shakira may not be able to collect money until after the Spanish Supreme Court issues a final ruling, but that hasn’t stopped the memes from coming.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2026
Each year, the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation issues a report on the state of America's beaches, and once again, Linda Mar Beach landed in the top 10 list of beach bacteria hot spots.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Because of its prominent role within the British journalism industry, the NUJ also issues press cards that are recognized by police forces in the United Kingdom.
—Idir Ouahes, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
The National Weather Service issues different alerts depending on how severe and certain the heat threat is, and the thresholds vary by region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The supply issues date back to 2022, when the Ukraine war placed similar strains on stockpiles during the Biden Administration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
If progressives continue to make LGBT issues the centerpiece of their policy agenda, African-American Christians who vote Democrat will be forced to decide whether their politics are guided by their Bible — or their Black card.
—Delano Squires, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Both sides in the debate have until June 11 to file their final arguments in the case before Buitendorp issues her ruling.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
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Britain, which officially left the bloc in 2020, is still grappling with a raft of economic consequences.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Those choices have real consequences.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Noun
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All on-ramps and exits of the 22 freeway will also remain open.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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After reluctantly getting the group on board with Mother's wishes, Sam and the group devise a plan to get Mother out to the cave — despite Blaine having blocked off all of the exits from The Boroughs.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Of the three pop-focused airplay tallies that the company publishes every week, the Adult Contemporary roster is the slowest-moving of the bunch.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The Miami Herald publishes a story about Levine’s ties to Epstein.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Scientific studies have shown that this process, which produces large, bright orange flames, releases toxic chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulphide into the atmosphere, as well as the greenhouse gas methane.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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JustWatch Media, the company’s B2B division, has run more than 20,000 campaigns for movie and TV show releases worldwide across YouTube, Meta, TikTok and other major platforms.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Noun
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And by the way, New York City doesn’t get better outcomes.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Credibility is increasingly tied to demonstrated experience and verifiable outcomes, not just visibility.—
Anmol Goel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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