take issue
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1
as in disagree
to have a different opinion
She took issue with the way the department was run.
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2
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
Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The music superstar took issue with some of Rogen's Lion King interviews.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The music superstar took issue with some of Rogen's Lion King interviews.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue
take exception
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Mickelson’s spokeswoman also took exception to that report, which Shipnuck referenced in his story.
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“Take issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20issue. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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