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issuance

[ish-oo-uhns] / ˈɪʃ u əns /
NOUN
emanation
Synonyms
STRONG
beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuing leakage oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation
WEAK
arising emerging outpour springing welling
Antonyms
STRONG
completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination
WEAK
taking withdrawal
NOUN
issue
Synonyms
STRONG
circulation delivery dispersion dissemination granting issuing publication supply supplying
WEAK
sending out
Antonyms
WEAK
cause origin parent source
NOUN
printing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
copy distribution
STRONG
impression issue issuing
NOUN
publication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advertisement announcement broadcast broadcasting disclosure dissemination publishing reporting writing
STRONG
airing appearance communication declaration discovery issuing notification proclamation promulgation pronunciamento publicity revelation statement ventilation
WEAK
divulgation public relations
Antonyms
STRONG
secret

Example Sentences

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“Los Angeles has been approving permits three times faster than it was before the fire. However, permit issuance continues to lag.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Intel expects to fund the repurchase through cash on hand and proceeds from the issuance of roughly $6.5 billion worth of new debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Intel plans to fund the $14.2 billion transaction using cash on hand and proceeds from the issuance of roughly $6.5 billion worth of new debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Amazon.com’s $37 billion U.S. issuance this month featured 11 tranches, with maturities ranging from two to 50 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

When I had mentioned the issuance of the stamp to others, the news simply stopped folks in their tracks.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey