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

StubHub said in various statements to the news and in legal proceedings that ticket cancellations were a result of transfer problems and issues with FIFA’s ticketing infrastructure. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

When the time came for the Southern Living staff to begin the process of combing through 60 years of recipes, we were each randomly assigned a couple of issues from various years. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Two Fort Worth restaurants were temporarily closed following recent health inspections due to large rodents at one location and plumbing issues at another, according to the city’s inspection reports. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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 arrival of Saharan dust is usually good news for the tropics, but bad for allergies and respiratory issues. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

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

Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Verb

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, 9 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

Bill Clinton issues rules that require that medical providers obtain the consent of patients before releasing medical information pertaining to those patients. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

The city issues funding in the form of bonds, which is then reimbursed by new property tax revenue collected in the area in future years. — Ilana Arougheti july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

The National Weather Service issues different alerts like heat advisories, watches, and warnings based on the heat index. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Wells Fargo issues some of the best cash-back cards and an excellent no-annual-fee travel credit card. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 June 2026