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noun

ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce issue (audio)
Definition of issuenext
1
as in outcome
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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2
as in exit
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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3
as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant someone who dies without issue might have their estate turned over to the state

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issue

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verb

1
as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form plans to issue a monthly newsletter

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2
as in to release
to throw or give off a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash

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How does the verb issue differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of issue are arise, derive, emanate, flow, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of issue?

Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When can derive be used instead of issue?

Although the words derive and issue have much in common, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to issue?

The synonyms emanate and issue are sometimes interchangeable, but emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of issue?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might originate be a better fit than issue?

The words originate and issue are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When is it sensible to use proceed instead of issue?

In some situations, the words proceed and issue are roughly equivalent. However, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When could spring be used to replace issue?

While in some cases nearly identical to issue, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

In what contexts can stem take the place of issue?

The words stem and issue can be used in similar contexts, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of issue
Noun
It has been known to improve intestinal health according to the NIH and can help to prevent certain intestinal issues such as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 The biggest issue is their potential link to kidney dysfunction—limiting blood flow can strain the kidneys significantly. —Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lattice Semiconductor — Shares rallied 14% after the semiconductor company issued strong current-quarter guidance. —Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 During the fourth quarter of the game, technical fouls were assessed and ejections issued for Charlotte's Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, along with Detroit's Jalen Duren and Stewart. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for issue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issue
  1. outcome
  2. exit
  3. offspring
  4. publish
  5. release
  6. result
  7. outlet
  8. fruit
Noun
  • But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • Perhaps more concerning, from a financial perspective at least, for Wasserman was the exit of soccer star Abby Wambach as a management client.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • However, his exit came amid allegations of misogyny that were levied weeks prior, as he was accused of making offensive comments about women.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of exit
Noun
  • In real life, the rising talent is the offspring of Norwegian performers Pia Tjelta and Kyrre Haugen Sydness.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • With the siblings and in-laws and various inbred offsprings dismissed, these moors are lonelier than ever, making the action both easier to follow than in the original novel and easier to buy.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of offspring
Verb
  • In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Colorectal cancer is one of 17 different types of cancer rising for Gen X and millennials, according to American Cancer Society research published in 2025.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • But its last shutdown plan, released in late September, indicates that 91% of its employees would continue to work without pay.
    — Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • On day four of the search, the Guthrie siblings released a video on social media.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
    — USA Today staff, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The results show how AI can be used to understand the inner secrets of evolution.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Several media outlets reported receiving ransom notes, one of which requested several million dollars in bitcoin and threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if the money wasn’t sent.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of outlet
Noun
  • Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In the simplest case, an unexpected reward (say, discovering some tasty fruit when hungry, or having someone attractive declare their love for you) causes a burst of dopamine release into a part of the basal ganglia known as the striatum—specifically, the nucleus accumbens.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issue. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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