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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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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
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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
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Trump is expected to meet Xi on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, where trade is expected to dominate their agenda but security issues including the South China Sea and the de facto independent island of Taiwan are also likely to be raised.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Leave 3 to 5 inches of space between the mulch and the trunk of young fruit trees to reduce the risk of rot and pest issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The recent Oscar winner plays a troubled teacher at a school for young men with societal and behavioral issues.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
At Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, staffing issues caused a ground delay Sunday that was expected to last until midnight.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
His monthly Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Rivers was diagnosed with liver disease in 2011 and received a liver transplant in 2017, taking a short break from the group during his health issues and returning in 2018.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Duffy said 53% of the 23,000 flight delays over the course of a week earlier this month were the result of staffing issues.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When temperatures start to drop below 32 degrees, the National Weather Service issues three types of alerts.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 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
The program, run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
The most radical change has been the launch of GoldBod, which sets gold prices, issues licenses to domestic traders, provides equipment and training to artisanal miners, and is the only entity allowed to sell gold for export.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.
—Brian Strzempkowski, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
While an arbitrator issues a binding decision, a mediator issues a recommendation that, by itself, does not compel any action from the parties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Common side effects include nausea and digestive issues.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Trump is expected to meet Xi on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, where trade is expected to dominate their agenda but security issues including the South China Sea and the de facto independent island of Taiwan are also likely to be raised.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Leave 3 to 5 inches of space between the mulch and the trunk of young fruit trees to reduce the risk of rot and pest issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The recent Oscar winner plays a troubled teacher at a school for young men with societal and behavioral issues.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
At Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, staffing issues caused a ground delay Sunday that was expected to last until midnight.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
His monthly Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Rivers was diagnosed with liver disease in 2011 and received a liver transplant in 2017, taking a short break from the group during his health issues and returning in 2018.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Duffy said 53% of the 23,000 flight delays over the course of a week earlier this month were the result of staffing issues.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those who do are monitored by the Ministry of Public Security, which issues the necessary passports and permissions.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When temperatures start to drop below 32 degrees, the National Weather Service issues three types of alerts.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 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
The program, run by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
The most radical change has been the launch of GoldBod, which sets gold prices, issues licenses to domestic traders, provides equipment and training to artisanal miners, and is the only entity allowed to sell gold for export.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.
—Brian Strzempkowski, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
While an arbitrator issues a binding decision, a mediator issues a recommendation that, by itself, does not compel any action from the parties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
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There could be consequences coming for LSU head coach Brian Kelly and his staff after losing a third game this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Immigrant and Latino communities — already under siege from ICE — now face not just intimidation, but real, fatal consequences.—
Bulmaro Vicente,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea are 5-1 up against 10 men, the result long since secured, but no one wants to head for the exits to escape the teeming rain just yet.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s the bar across the street, whose customers sometimes park their cars on the sidewalks and in front of The Grand’s garage exits, trapping residents inside.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As a public health care district formed in 1984 to serve inland North County and a broad swath of eastern San Diego County, Palomar, like all public agencies, customarily publishes the text of its resolutions before its meetings to allow time for public review.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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One lawsuit challenging Huntington Beach’s voter ID law is brought by the California attorney general’s office, and another is from Huntington Beach resident Mark Bixby, who publishes the Surf City Sentinel Facebook page.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, a reliable method for measuring a team’s performance is to use underlying metrics to understand the team’s process more than its outcomes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The violations include student-athletes betting on and against their own teams, sharing information with third parties for purposes of sports betting, manipulating scoring or outcomes and/or refusing to participate in the investigation.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Specifically, the surprise that comes with developing every roll of film is one of the biggest perks of the process, according to Quigley, who prints her photos regularly at her local camera store.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, The Athletic casts an eye over the key performers to spot any future stars.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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One argument is that these areas did not have the resources the Spanish sought to accumulate, while another casts the Kalinago as more difficult to subdue than the Taíno.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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