issues 1 of 2

noun

Definition of issuesnext
plural of issue
1
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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2
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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issues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of issue
1
as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form plans to issue a monthly newsletter

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for issues
  1. consequences
  2. publishes
  3. releases
  4. outcomes
  5. outlets
  6. casts
  7. radiates
  8. emits
Noun
  • This divide has serious consequences for gender equality and economic opportunity.
    Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But their consequences will not.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of consequences
Verb
  • The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Although Eisen may not be a host on Shuster’s podcast, What the Football publishes the video format of its episode on The Rich Eisen Show’s YouTube channel.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of publishes
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of releases
Noun
  • Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But rigidly focusing on outcomes can lead to all-or-nothing thinking — a distorted mindset in which falling short feels like failure.
    Chamin Ajjan, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • His writings have been published by the Washington Post, NY Times, Newsweek, History News Network, Cleveland Plain Dealer and many other news outlets.
    William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlets
Verb
  • The decision, paired with general manager Chris Drury’s open-for-business memo that mentioned Kreider by name, casts doubt over the 33-year-old’s future with the organization.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But his return nonetheless casts a pall on global climate efforts.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of casts
Verb
  • Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.
    Claire Foley, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
  • As the calendar turns its page from 2024 to 2025, the astronomical energy that radiates the cosmos will have a different effect on each of our lives.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • The Drift Away emits a soft, loopless stream of white noise and features three light settings to act as a night light for your little one (or yourself).
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Burning gas indoors emits nitrogen dioxide, which is linked to a range of negative health consequences, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.
    Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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