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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
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
According to Circus, the robot can prepare up to 120 meals an hour, ensuring consistent quality without fatigue, breaks, or staffing issues.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, 45% trust the federal government to handle international challenges, while only 38% trust the government to handle domestic issues.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Shah attempted to get a handle on other issues flagged by Prescott, including BBC Arabic’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas War, which Prescott said showed an extreme bias against Israel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Those three couples represent a range of partnerships, from young, recently separated parents that are hoping for a reconciliation to longterm partners intent to work through the issues that plague such unions (think power, recognition, respect, money and more).
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Some of the core issues set to be discussed include a push to deliver on national climate commitments (NDCs), a transformation of the global financial system, ramping up adaptation measures and taking steps to protect nature.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Central and local authorities are trying various policies to address both issues.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
This year has seen Taiwanese productions explore themes including women’s and gender issues, as well as democratization — topics that reflect growing self-awareness within the island’s creative industries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
As the investigation runs its course, the agency will determine probable cause of the UPS crash, compile a report and issues safety recommendations in hopes of preventing similar accidents from happening in the future.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Student loan forgiveness means that after people pay back their federal student loans for a certain number of years, the balance is forgiven by the Department of Education, which issues the loans.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Huda issues an apology after downplaying the incident After initially downplaying the outrage over her reaction, Mustafa posted another statement on Wednesday publicly apologizing to Carthen.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Also, more than a few of those there were more familiar with their salad, entrée and sorbet desert than the entertainment issues the 85-year-old Hollywood mandarin was detailing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The surgeon general serves in the Department of Health and Human Services and issues public advisories and reports to convey health information to the public.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew became a prince automatically at birth, as the son of the then reigning monarch, and that status can only be changed if King Charles issues a directive known as a Letters Patent.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
The controversy highlights the fragility of party unity at a moment when government funding and healthcare policy are central issues.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
According to Circus, the robot can prepare up to 120 meals an hour, ensuring consistent quality without fatigue, breaks, or staffing issues.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, 45% trust the federal government to handle international challenges, while only 38% trust the government to handle domestic issues.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Shah attempted to get a handle on other issues flagged by Prescott, including BBC Arabic’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas War, which Prescott said showed an extreme bias against Israel.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Those three couples represent a range of partnerships, from young, recently separated parents that are hoping for a reconciliation to longterm partners intent to work through the issues that plague such unions (think power, recognition, respect, money and more).
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Some of the core issues set to be discussed include a push to deliver on national climate commitments (NDCs), a transformation of the global financial system, ramping up adaptation measures and taking steps to protect nature.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Central and local authorities are trying various policies to address both issues.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
This year has seen Taiwanese productions explore themes including women’s and gender issues, as well as democratization — topics that reflect growing self-awareness within the island’s creative industries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Until the Massachusetts court issues its next order or the Rhode Island appeal is resolved, state agencies are continuing to prepare both partial and full payment scenarios, seeking clarity on who bears the risk if the numbers go wrong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
As the investigation runs its course, the agency will determine probable cause of the UPS crash, compile a report and issues safety recommendations in hopes of preventing similar accidents from happening in the future.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Student loan forgiveness means that after people pay back their federal student loans for a certain number of years, the balance is forgiven by the Department of Education, which issues the loans.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Huda issues an apology after downplaying the incident After initially downplaying the outrage over her reaction, Mustafa posted another statement on Wednesday publicly apologizing to Carthen.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Also, more than a few of those there were more familiar with their salad, entrée and sorbet desert than the entertainment issues the 85-year-old Hollywood mandarin was detailing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The surgeon general serves in the Department of Health and Human Services and issues public advisories and reports to convey health information to the public.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew became a prince automatically at birth, as the son of the then reigning monarch, and that status can only be changed if King Charles issues a directive known as a Letters Patent.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Germany arrives at the 2026 World Cup eager to restore their reputation after disappointing exits in 2018 and 2022.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Identify which formats capture attention, which headlines match search intent, and which referral sources attract engaged readers instead of quick exits.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Amazon occasionally publishes promotions that offer a serious discount on your order when splitting your payment between cash and points.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The piece Lee publishes isn’t a Pulitzer-winning takedown, but a posthumous profile of the reclusive, kind-hearted Dale, a man who shares Dale’s love of crime writers like Jim Thompson and instinctive empathy for underdogs.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Steve Wymer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s CEO, said while there was an oversize check and lots of balloons at the event Thursday, ASML’s aim is more about outcomes than public relations.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Federal and state policymakers need to buttress these investments with stronger protections that ensure access to workforce training translates into real outcomes, not the false promise of low-quality training options with untrusted credentials.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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His paternal grandma prints the flyers and helps get the word out, while his mom’s mom makes the costumes.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study might help break down ADHD stigma, which casts any type of neurodivergence as a challenge.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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