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 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

Rob Griffiths, senior vice president of Commercial Engines Operations at Pratt & Whitney, said wider adoption of the technology will help maintenance teams detect issues sooner and reduce engine downtime. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

The letters spurred mass confusion and frustration as drivers were not provided with information on what specific issues were found. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 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

The brief statement from Carowinds made no mention of the 2023 issues. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Hip dysplasia, cataracts and certain cardiac issues are three possible issues with Samoyeds. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

This problem-solving framework breaks down complex issues to fundamental truths, addressing how many business problems stem from failing to question outdated processes. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The system now autonomously detects, investigates, and remediates many issues. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Verb

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is the central bank of South Korea and the institution that issues the Korean won. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 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

Sacramento issues a $1,000 fine for a first device; $2,500 for the second; and $5,000 for every device launched after that, Sylvia said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

The moment a company issues a formal notice that a transfer is void under its corporate bylaws, the token becomes worthless—not because of anything the blockchain did wrong but because the legal foundation was never there. — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026