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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
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
When used over extended periods or in large amounts, apple cider vinegar can create health issues, ranging from tooth erosion to indigestion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
With three of the next four opponents having offenses ranking in the bottom 10 in yards per game, the time is now for the Cowboys’ defense to figure out its issues before the gauntlet that awaits in November and December.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Examining issues tied to mass incarceration, says Holt, often turns up compelling stories.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Concertgoers for different shows have reported issues with not receiving tickets from either site, so be careful buying resale tickets online.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office said all issues identified as needing to be corrected have been resolved.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Yet leadership just issues fines and looks the other way.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
So to decide whether to marry or move on for good, one person issues an ultimatum, kicking off a potentially relationship-shattering experiment.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet leadership just issues fines and looks the other way.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Engelbert issues a statement in response to Collier later on Tuesday.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The agency typically adopts the guidance of ACIP, which issues recommendations on who should receive certain shots and which vaccines insurers must cover at no cost.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The federal government issues 65,000 new H-1B visas each year.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
At the desk, the phone is too often near; the screen issues its siren’s call.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Injuries and suspensions have not helped, but some issues go beyond personnel alone.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
When used over extended periods or in large amounts, apple cider vinegar can create health issues, ranging from tooth erosion to indigestion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
With three of the next four opponents having offenses ranking in the bottom 10 in yards per game, the time is now for the Cowboys’ defense to figure out its issues before the gauntlet that awaits in November and December.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Examining issues tied to mass incarceration, says Holt, often turns up compelling stories.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Concertgoers for different shows have reported issues with not receiving tickets from either site, so be careful buying resale tickets online.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office said all issues identified as needing to be corrected have been resolved.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Yet leadership just issues fines and looks the other way.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
So to decide whether to marry or move on for good, one person issues an ultimatum, kicking off a potentially relationship-shattering experiment.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet leadership just issues fines and looks the other way.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Engelbert issues a statement in response to Collier later on Tuesday.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The agency typically adopts the guidance of ACIP, which issues recommendations on who should receive certain shots and which vaccines insurers must cover at no cost.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The federal government issues 65,000 new H-1B visas each year.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
At the desk, the phone is too often near; the screen issues its siren’s call.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Guerrero, there’s only one way to move past the quick exits.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In fact, having a résumé full of quick exits is one of the fastest ways to get rejected, according to Shark Tank star and multimillionaire Kevin O’Leary.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Camilla Wright is a media commentator and writer for global news and pop culture outlets, and publishes Britain’s biggest and best known newsletter.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Magnolia owns worldwide rights and releases the film through 2929, which produced the original film with Participant.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps, even more than ever before, because there are so many other outlets and ways people consume news today.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Two teen girls were found dead on top of a New York subway in what officials are calling a possible subway surfing incident, news outlets report.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the operations supervisor in the tower was focused on trying to fix a printer which prints strips of paper with flight information and had jammed.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Roofman casts Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and father struggling to make ends meet for his family.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Critics say the language used by Miller and in the USCIS job posting signals a hardline approach and casts applicants in a suspicious light, framing them as potentially attempting to exploit the system.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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