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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
Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The election was mired with logistical issues that left thousands of people in the country and abroad unable to cast ballots on Sunday.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) submitted 193 recommendations for the IRS’s 2026–2027 Priority Guidance Plan, covering issues across its ten technical panels.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Franco denied the allegations but acknowledged that the accusers had raised important issues.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition on Sunday, May 3, due to severe breathing issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The stretchy fabric ensures your toes aren’t crammed, which can lead to foot issues down the line.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
If a judge issues an arrest warrant in response to a major violation, the Cook County Sheriff's Office has agreed to expedite service of the warrant, and the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk's Office has agreed to place that case on the judge's court call within 24 hours.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The supply issues date back to 2022, when the Ukraine war placed similar strains on stockpiles during the Biden Administration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
If progressives continue to make LGBT issues the centerpiece of their policy agenda, African-American Christians who vote Democrat will be forced to decide whether their politics are guided by their Bible — or their Black card.
—Delano Squires, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Both sides in the debate have until June 11 to file their final arguments in the case before Buitendorp issues her ruling.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Indonesian government issues a license for each mining site.
—NPR, 7 May 2026
The Florida attorney general, who represents state agencies and issues formal legal opinions, also declined to comment.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
In his years away from the sport, McGregor has dealt with a plethora of personal issues.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The election was mired with logistical issues that left thousands of people in the country and abroad unable to cast ballots on Sunday.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) submitted 193 recommendations for the IRS’s 2026–2027 Priority Guidance Plan, covering issues across its ten technical panels.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Franco denied the allegations but acknowledged that the accusers had raised important issues.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition on Sunday, May 3, due to severe breathing issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The stretchy fabric ensures your toes aren’t crammed, which can lead to foot issues down the line.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
The National Weather Service issues different alerts depending on how severe and certain the heat threat is, and the thresholds vary by region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
If a judge issues an arrest warrant in response to a major violation, the Cook County Sheriff's Office has agreed to expedite service of the warrant, and the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk's Office has agreed to place that case on the judge's court call within 24 hours.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The supply issues date back to 2022, when the Ukraine war placed similar strains on stockpiles during the Biden Administration.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
If progressives continue to make LGBT issues the centerpiece of their policy agenda, African-American Christians who vote Democrat will be forced to decide whether their politics are guided by their Bible — or their Black card.
—Delano Squires, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Both sides in the debate have until June 11 to file their final arguments in the case before Buitendorp issues her ruling.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Indonesian government issues a license for each mining site.
—NPR, 7 May 2026
The Florida attorney general, who represents state agencies and issues formal legal opinions, also declined to comment.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
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At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Crews determined that the cave had two exits, either through the water to a beach with access to the bluffs or onto a pocket beach, but the trail was too steep to get onto the bluffs.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Newsreel is a scrollable app that publishes stories on topics from politics to pop culture.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Rorra is also uncertified but publishes independent third-party lab results and meets NSF 177 testing requirements.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Organic waste releases carbon dioxide and accounts for as much as 17% of total methane emissions, according to the EPA.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Russell said that funding will ramp up as county staff releases more funds from Measure W, a sales tax increase approved by voters in 2020 that has raised $800 million.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Residents told local outlets the issue has gotten worse in the past few weeks, and that their attempts to reach out to Waymo to explain why the vehicles keep showing up initially went unanswered.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The column got mostly positive reactions — well, except from media outlets that are cheering on our descent into authoritarianism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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“Issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issues. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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