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
  • Important considerations are the company's sensitivity to the volatility of Bitcoin and the wider consequences of such a large cryptocurrency purchase in the market.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The consequences of relegation could be catastrophic, with the financial impact and the threat of the EFL imposing a business plan and other sanctions on the club for any PSR breach.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of consequences
Verb
  • The article was posted by a website that routinely publishes misinformation.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The outlet still solicits and publishes grievances from its readers each year.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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
  • This allows quantum computers to process sizable amounts of data and explore countless potential outcomes at once.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Asked about some of the biggest challenges facing the state, Cox pointed to educational outcomes showing Michigan lagging behind other states and reversing the state's population stagnation.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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
  • Keep an eye out for uncovered electrical outlets and cleaning supplies within kids' reach.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlets
Verb
  • The escalating fighting casts doubt over the junta's plan to hold an election next year.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The boardwalk is open 24 hours, but many locals will tell you the best time to go is in the evening, when the sun sets over the water and casts a mesmerizing golden glow over the marsh.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of casts
Verb
  • Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The sharp pain radiates through the bottom of your feet and makes even standing difficult.
    Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 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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