as in distributions
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class
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Recent Examples of issuances
Those bond issuances add up to around $1 billion, according to a 2024 Commerce report.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In fact, a lot of AI financing has gone into the private credit market, which has been hit with concerns over debt issuances.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The intermediaries known as merchant bankers in India say the move would give them more financial flexibility to underwrite debt issuances, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private matters.
—Saikat Das, Bloomberg, 25 Feb. 2026
Of that, $90 million is being funded by the district’s bond issuances.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The move followed issuances of $750 million and $1 billion worth of green bonds in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Total local government debt has ballooned to $18 trillion due to dampened property sales, and local bond issuances hit a record high for the year.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
However, today’s debt burden will make borrowing more expensive and potentially raise the interest rates on new bond issuances, costing taxpayers even more.
—Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
News outlets have reported disruptions to banking services, hospitals, businesses, government offices, news organizations, education, airports, and visa issuances in a country of roughly 43 million people.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In fact, a lot of AI financing has gone into the private credit market, which has been hit with concerns over debt issuances.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The intermediaries known as merchant bankers in India say the move would give them more financial flexibility to underwrite debt issuances, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private matters.
—Saikat Das, Bloomberg, 25 Feb. 2026
Of that, $90 million is being funded by the district’s bond issuances.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The move followed issuances of $750 million and $1 billion worth of green bonds in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Total local government debt has ballooned to $18 trillion due to dampened property sales, and local bond issuances hit a record high for the year.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
However, today’s debt burden will make borrowing more expensive and potentially raise the interest rates on new bond issuances, costing taxpayers even more.
—Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
News outlets have reported disruptions to banking services, hospitals, businesses, government offices, news organizations, education, airports, and visa issuances in a country of roughly 43 million people.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issuances
Noun
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Eventually, after death, Trinity will handle distributions of the estate to the appropriate people and charities — and fight off claims from anyone not clearly designated as a beneficiary.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As climate change, expanding wildlife populations and changes in land use continue to influence tick distributions, understanding how communities experience and respond to ticks is increasingly important.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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As for the riverboat funds, Pierog confirmed that there have been no allocations of those funds for the coming year, as requests for these grants are still being submitted.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Issuances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issuances. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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