TAKE ISSUE Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

take issue

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Definition of take issue

as in disagree

to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run.

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as in object

to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

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Recent Examples of take issue The defense took issue with the final jury, which included no black people. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026 Thorndike took issue with how the prosecution described the Belmont, Massachusetts, mental health facility while Patrick Clancy was on the stand. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Critics took issue with some of the recordings, particularly those in which Kulusich appears to kiss Peter Pan on the cheek or get down on one knee to propose to him. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Three homeowners filed the lawsuit against the city earlier this month, taking issue with its publication of a huge tax roll that listed nearly 1 million properties and noted that all of the properties on the list could be subject to the tax. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take issue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue

take exception

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Newsom's office responds Meanwhile, Newsom's office took exception to Chen's comments.

— James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026
Reeve spoke for nearly five minutes Saturday about the importance of inclusion and taking exception to the narrative of transgender athletes being the biggest problem facing women’s sports.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026