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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
Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Having such a system on aircraft also introduces other issues, like tracking and stabilization, when the target is small and both the target and interceptor are moving.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
State legislators, including the Republican majority party’s committee chairs, repeatedly said they were stymied in efforts to get accurate information about recipients, spending and other issues relating to ADAP.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
As a result, major issues go unresolved year after year, even decade after decade, despite promises by those seeking office to act boldly and effectively if elected.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 2025 sitdown with the New York Times, Mueller’s family revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021 and was experiencing issues with speaking and mobility.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Peterson, who has had serious cramping issues this season, bent over and pulled his jersey partway over his face early in the second half but stayed in the game.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Colorado Springs reported a 4% increase in sales, but realtor Patrick Muldoon cautioned about broader issues, such as a weakening job market and record household debt.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The Huskies navigated their own injury issues and beat 15th-seeded Furman, 82-71, late Friday.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
After an immigration judge issues a decision, both the immigrant and ICE have a right to appeal that decision.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration issues a formal warning letter to prohibit sales when products are misbranded, spiked with unapproved drugs or when adverse reactions appear in consumers.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
After the Canadiens’ loss to the Sharks on Saturday, Lane Hutson was somewhat exasperated that issues the Canadiens have talked about for months keep coming up.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
As of September 2025, the IRS no longer issues paper checks, meaning most refunds will be issued by direct deposit or other electronic methods.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There would be no penalty if the IRS issues a waiver.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The government issues licenses to mining cooperatives to run the mines.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Trilateral talks involving Russia, which have yet to produce any breakthrough on key issues, have been on ice while the Iran war has dominated international attention.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Having such a system on aircraft also introduces other issues, like tracking and stabilization, when the target is small and both the target and interceptor are moving.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
State legislators, including the Republican majority party’s committee chairs, repeatedly said they were stymied in efforts to get accurate information about recipients, spending and other issues relating to ADAP.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
As a result, major issues go unresolved year after year, even decade after decade, despite promises by those seeking office to act boldly and effectively if elected.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 2025 sitdown with the New York Times, Mueller’s family revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021 and was experiencing issues with speaking and mobility.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Peterson, who has had serious cramping issues this season, bent over and pulled his jersey partway over his face early in the second half but stayed in the game.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Colorado Springs reported a 4% increase in sales, but realtor Patrick Muldoon cautioned about broader issues, such as a weakening job market and record household debt.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The Huskies navigated their own injury issues and beat 15th-seeded Furman, 82-71, late Friday.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which issues driver’s licenses in the state, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
After an immigration judge issues a decision, both the immigrant and ICE have a right to appeal that decision.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration issues a formal warning letter to prohibit sales when products are misbranded, spiked with unapproved drugs or when adverse reactions appear in consumers.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
After the Canadiens’ loss to the Sharks on Saturday, Lane Hutson was somewhat exasperated that issues the Canadiens have talked about for months keep coming up.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
As of September 2025, the IRS no longer issues paper checks, meaning most refunds will be issued by direct deposit or other electronic methods.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There would be no penalty if the IRS issues a waiver.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The government issues licenses to mining cooperatives to run the mines.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
Noun
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The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Singh, however, argued that Jones was not coerced but fearful of the consequences.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The result has the potential to tear Nick apart in every way imaginable, and surely will send a few viewers running to the exits.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The industry’s grown ten-fold over the past decade to $100 billion, and represents around one-fifth of all PE exits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Garrett Brown is a former safety and health officer at Cal-OSHA who served as special assistant to former Cal-OSHA Chief Ellen Widess between 2011 and 2014 and publishes a watchdog newsletter.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dawn Nettles, who publishes the Lotto Report about lottery happenings and has cried foul over lottery irregularities, said attention should turn away from the gamblers and focus on state officials who presided over this mess.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 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.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hill directed, co-wrote and stars in the movie that Apple TV releases April 10.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit which advocates for fluoridation, used Medicaid claims data and survey responses to predict the outcomes if the five states — Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma — stopped adding fluoride to water systems.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guidelines had barred most outlets from Pentagon The Pentagon had first issued guidance in September that said reporters could lose their press access by attempting to obtain or publish information not authorized for public release.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says.—
Michael Weissenstein,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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With the help of Opta’s supercomputer, The Athletic casts an eye over the run-in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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This awkwardly hip-thrusting, hip-hop dancing man (who looks most like a yassified version of the NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere) soon casts a spell over the best friends with his dance moves.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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