Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for issue. Search instead for issuab.
Definitions

issue

[ish-oo, is-yoo] / ˈɪʃ u, ˈɪs yu /


NOUN
edition of publication
Synonyms
Antonyms








Usage

What are other ways to say issue? The verb issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building. Emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Detachment isn’t an issue in Flynn’s production, which keeps such a tight focus on the actors that the human drama fully emerges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Though risks persist, other banks will likely copy Goldman and issue higher price targets, and that should keep many in a stock-buying, options-trading mood.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Owens alleged editorial interference from management, while McMahon had been unwilling to issue an apology to Trump as part of any potential settlement of the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"If AI can help someone like Scorsese show his cinematographer or production team what he's imagining more quickly, I don't really see the issue," said another.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I put my apples beside the bread and cheese Beryl brought and settle in with my new issue of Spicy Detective.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




Vocabulary lists containing issue


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "issue" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com