issues 1 of 2

plural of issue

issues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of issue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of issues
Noun
Though non-health issues — gas prices, the cost of groceries, and the war in Iran — loomed large, broad voter support for congressional Democrats could be taken as a mandate for the party to take bigger swings on health care. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 Despite an offseason of overhauling the group with different players and coaches across the board, the group is running into the same issues. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Uthmeier's tenure has included high-profile legal battles over immigration and other issues. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 These issues nag a bit, but just a little because the loving chemistry between Firstman and Absolom is so real and tender. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Read more on the key pocketbook issues to watch before 2028 here. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 In July, Jacob Bickelhaupt’s lawyers asked that he be released from jail while the case is on an indefinite hold due to Nadia Bickelhaupt’s ongoing medical issues. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 The American Heart Association said body clock disruptions carry an increased risk of obesity, among other medical issues. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Britain and the monarchy have struggled with these issues before. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
Those are two glaring takeaways from Kansas City’s 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, issues the Chiefs will look to diagnose and fix before Sunday’s road game against the Denver Broncos. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Owning the Discover payment network allows the company to collect more of the fees merchants pay when customers use their cards — like American Express , which issues cards and owns its payment network. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took to the social platform X on Sunday to urge people in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacan to stay sheltered until the government issues a notification that the danger has passed. — Fernando Llano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 The State Department currently issues passport books in 26- and 50-page versions, but the redesign will replace those choices with a single 38-page book. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … UPSCALE UPROAR — NYC judge issues major ruling on Mayor Mamdani’s luxury second-home tax. — FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 On average, the minimum term for murder cases has risen from 13 years in 2000 to 21 years in 2021, according to the Sentencing Council, the body which issues guidelines on sentencing for England and Wales. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 Hollywood also uses the cameras in zones at more than two dozens schools and issues a $100 fine, and nine school zones in Delray Beach, with exact times of enforcement varied. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Early in the novel, like in Pachinko, a pastor issues a warning. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
  • The fate of the judiciary now hangs in limbo, with severe consequences for whichever political faction is iced out of power.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without understanding the applicable tax rules and consulting the appropriate professionals, a charitable gift could create unintended tax consequences.
    — JP Shaffer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Executives attributed part of the spending drag to recent exits from small business co-brand partnerships.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the opening pages of his book, How to Save the Media, McKenzie recalls drinking whiskey at the Chelsea Hotel alongside former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, who now publishes the popular Fresh Hell newsletter on Substack.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The county treasurer publishes a full list of school district rates.
    — Elizabeth Jane Beckett-Camarata, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Global Payments releases quarterly results on Thursday, and this could be a natural time to announce a deal.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The applications are meant to enable Changshin teams to identify issues earlier, reduce handoff friction and use production outcomes to inform future decisions.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The fable also highlights the concept of reciprocity, in which acts of kindness and respect toward others can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Rooms Standard rooms are classic in look and feel with dark wood furniture and neutral fabrics, yet appointed with modern embellishments such as universal outlets and bedside light controls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Kawasaki has also installed SOx scrubbers on the exhaust outlets of the main engine as well as the onboard power-generation system.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Votes are tallied quickly because each ballot box calculates results locally and prints a paper summary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, at closing, every machine used at every polling station prints its tally, which is then posted in front of the polling place with a QR code, so anyone can check it against the national count.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The lieutenant governor also presides over the state Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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