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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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
Some people may only experience digestive issues, including diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting and nausea.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The issues were largely tied to messy or inconsistent data.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Some of the states have reportedly declined because of budgetary issues, and at least one has refused amid concerns of the event being too partisan.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Can stress cause travel digestive issues?
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
For those with mobility issues, wheelchairs are available free of charge; all exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Choose a Digital subscription or our best deal – All Access – that includes print and digital issues, full archive access, and the NYR App!
—Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and infrastructure.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
How to stay safe during a tornado warning The NWS issues a tornado watch when conditions are right for a tornado to form in an area, and a tornado warning when a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tens of thousands of vehicles can enter the city during NFL games and concerts, and the city issues an average of 41 parking tickets per major event, according to city documents.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The House issues a rare rebuke of the president, FIFA imposes a ban, and a flesh-eating parasite returns.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 6 June 2026
When a court issues a domestic violence protective order, federal law prohibits the restrained person from possessing a gun.
—Sativa Banks, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
On the data side, consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas issues its monthly job cuts report, and the Labor Department will release weekly jobless claims.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Separately, the agency issues a record of decision approving the test flights.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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
Noun
In 2013, off-the-field issues began to affect his on-field availability.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
Some people may only experience digestive issues, including diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting and nausea.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The issues were largely tied to messy or inconsistent data.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Some of the states have reportedly declined because of budgetary issues, and at least one has refused amid concerns of the event being too partisan.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Can stress cause travel digestive issues?
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
For those with mobility issues, wheelchairs are available free of charge; all exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Choose a Digital subscription or our best deal – All Access – that includes print and digital issues, full archive access, and the NYR App!
—Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and infrastructure.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
Objection issues public verdicts based on investigations paid for by one party, which may be negatively impacted by the refusal of the other side to participate in its process.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
How to stay safe during a tornado warning The NWS issues a tornado watch when conditions are right for a tornado to form in an area, and a tornado warning when a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tens of thousands of vehicles can enter the city during NFL games and concerts, and the city issues an average of 41 parking tickets per major event, according to city documents.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The House issues a rare rebuke of the president, FIFA imposes a ban, and a flesh-eating parasite returns.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 6 June 2026
When a court issues a domestic violence protective order, federal law prohibits the restrained person from possessing a gun.
—Sativa Banks, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
On the data side, consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas issues its monthly job cuts report, and the Labor Department will release weekly jobless claims.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Separately, the agency issues a record of decision approving the test flights.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
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Trusty said that the bond conditions have already had consequences for Rozier with the NBA.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Eaton testified that the men were involved in rival gangs — G-Mobb in south Sacramento, Garden Blocc Crips in North Sacramento and others that have battled over the decades — and crossed paths with deadly consequences at 10th and K streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Vineyard exits and winery consolidations will take place over a roughly four-year period in the United States, the company said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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And during other moments of opportunity during previous tentative agreements, ships have rushed to the exits.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The company’s medical affairs team publishes the trial results in a top-tier journal, corporate communication issues a press release, and its commercial teams train sales representatives on key messages to communicate to doctors.—
Ivy Buche,
Harvard Business Review,
12 June 2026
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Each and every week, when Billboard publishes its charts again, Blackpink singer Jennie makes history in one form or another.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Pappalardo said the staying power of the gains will ultimately be tested as the company releases quarterly earnings reports, beginning with an initial disclosure in six to eight weeks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Successful outcomes often come from taking the time to understand available options, building the right support system, and returning to work at a pace that supports both health and long-term employment goals.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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But Tennie has the rare bragging rights of being seen on three different shows on three different outlets (Apple TV, HBO Max and ABC) at the same time.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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As more and more outlets pick up the footage Daniel has protected throughout the movie, there are glimpses of spaceships falling through the sky and their wreckage.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 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 injury casts doubt on her availability for Wimbledon.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Jupiter — the king of the planets — casts a warm light to the left, accompanied by a line of bright star-like objects that represent the gas giant's four large Galilean moons.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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