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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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The issues with Sunday’s votes stem from the voting devices delegates use.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
In some cases, officials also request a vulnerability certificate, which can be issued by social service agencies to verify the difficult circumstances the person is experiencing, such as difficulty accessing employment or housing, among other issues.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The subject quickly changed, and Counsell moved on to other pressing issues before a third interruption was necessary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
This led to severe digestive issues, significant weight loss and extreme food restrictions that required frequent antihistamine use to function.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But copyright violations are only one part of the legal issues raised by generative AI.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Frankie Valli has cancelled his remaining concerts for 2026, citing unspecified health issues.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Greg Myre, NPR, 31 May 2026
Most policies cover trip interruptions only when a government issues an official evacuation order or a destination becomes uninhabitable due to a natural disaster.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
San Diego County routinely issues public health advisories to warn local doctors of emerging threats, but Thursday was the first time in recent memory that a mode of transportation made the list.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Judge issues first round of rulings On Thursday, the judge ruled to allow jurors to view and inspect the boat, which is stored at the FWC’s headquarters.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, there’s a Moon Alert in effect all day, which clouds issues with everything.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
According to Post-Tribune archives, IDEM issues Air Quality Action Days when fine particulate matter or ozone levels will be high throughout the day.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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
Noun
Financial issues might come to a head today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The issues with Sunday’s votes stem from the voting devices delegates use.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
In some cases, officials also request a vulnerability certificate, which can be issued by social service agencies to verify the difficult circumstances the person is experiencing, such as difficulty accessing employment or housing, among other issues.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The subject quickly changed, and Counsell moved on to other pressing issues before a third interruption was necessary.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
This led to severe digestive issues, significant weight loss and extreme food restrictions that required frequent antihistamine use to function.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But copyright violations are only one part of the legal issues raised by generative AI.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Frankie Valli has cancelled his remaining concerts for 2026, citing unspecified health issues.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Verb
Iran issues almost daily comments in support of Hezbollah, and says peace efforts must address the wars in both Iran and Lebanon.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 31 May 2026
Most policies cover trip interruptions only when a government issues an official evacuation order or a destination becomes uninhabitable due to a natural disaster.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
San Diego County routinely issues public health advisories to warn local doctors of emerging threats, but Thursday was the first time in recent memory that a mode of transportation made the list.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Judge issues first round of rulings On Thursday, the judge ruled to allow jurors to view and inspect the boat, which is stored at the FWC’s headquarters.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, there’s a Moon Alert in effect all day, which clouds issues with everything.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
According to Post-Tribune archives, IDEM issues Air Quality Action Days when fine particulate matter or ozone levels will be high throughout the day.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
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The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Past contestants warn of real consequences from sleuthing and online discourse.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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From all directions at once, the butchers were crushing toward the exits, holding their boning knives and cleavers aloft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The firm has also had 15 exits in the region as public markets recover, including the listings of International Gemological Institute and Aadhar Housing Finance in India, as well as the exit of Japan's Alinamin Pharmaceutical.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Verb
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An abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization, ISO certification is granted by an independent, non-governmental international body that develops and publishes industrial, technical and commercial standards.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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If every member publishes its own Disabling Clause tariff rates in advance, the consequences of rule-breaking become transparent and unavoidable.—
Inu Manak,
Time,
27 May 2026
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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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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,
2 June 2026
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The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The 24-year-old, the oldest of Brad Pitt’s six children with Angelina Jolie, has filed legal paper work to no longer be officially known as Maddox Jolie-Pitt, TMZ and other outlets are reporting.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The fix is a lead magnet so useful your reader prints it and pins it up.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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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
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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