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 Some economists have taken issue with the entire validity of debt-to-GDP as a viable measure of economic health. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 July 2026 The Center or Biological Diversity and its partners also take issue with how the land deal was made. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Along with the lack of provisions in the bill, these members took issue with the bill containing no offsets for the $95 billion in spending. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 Democrats took issue with steep spending increases for the Pentagon as Republicans attempted to cut numerous non-defense programs through other bills. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take issue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue

take exception

Phrase

Reddington also took exception to the prosecution's description of injuries to Clancy's neck and wrists, which had been called superficial.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026