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issue

[ish-oo, is-yoo] / ˈɪʃ u, ˈɪs yu /


NOUN
edition of publication
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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

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But that shouldn’t be an issue to music festival fans enjoying the festivities from home on Coachella’s YouTube livestream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Another issue with the potential to stymie talks from the beginning is the crucial oil shipping passage the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s an issue that’s likely on the minds of many travelers these days, particularly given the recent news that a number of major carriers like Delta are hiking the cost to check a bag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

As anyone who has tried to pay the rent by writing, painting or composing can attest, funding is the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

North American Review dedicated thirty-five pages of a single issue to Dr. Kane’s chances of survival in the Arctic.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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