issues

NOUN

point in question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affair argument concern controversy matter point problem question subject topic

STRONG

contention puzzle

WEAK

matter of contention point of departure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement harmony

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence effect outcome

STRONG

conclusion culmination end eventuality finale fruit payoff sequel termination upshot

WEAK

causatum end product

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement origin source start

STRONG

introduction opening

WEAK

parent

NOUN

edition of publication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

number

STRONG

copy impression installment printing

Antonyms

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

distribution

Synonyms

STRONG

circulation delivery dispersion dissemination granting issuance issuing publication supply supplying

WEAK

sending out

Antonyms

WEAK

cause origin parent source

NOUN

children

Synonyms

STRONG

brood descendants get heirs offspring posterity progeny scions seed

WEAK

progeniture

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

WEAK

cause origin source

VERB

distribute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce circulate declare deliver promulgate publish release send

STRONG

air allot assign broadcast consign dispatch dispense emit transmit

WEAK

bring out get out give out put in circulation put out send out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet conceal hide hold keep withhold

STRONG

receive retain suppress take

WEAK

repress

VERB

emit, emerge; come from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

release

STRONG

appear arise birth emanate exude flow ooze originate proceed rise spring spurt stem vent well

WEAK

be a consequence come forth derive from give off give out send forth throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

hide

WEAK

hold keep repress retain suppress

Example Sentences

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Yaroslav Trofimov is the chief foreign-affairs correspondent of The Wall Street Journal, providing reported analysis of major issues and developments around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Television hosts must translate complex issues into easily digestible sound bites, said Republican strategist Matt Klink.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In a statement, a Meta spokesman said the Palo Alto company regularly issues public reports tracking "violating content" on its platforms and "the prevalence of hateful conduct did not increase throughout 2025."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A friend described her as in “feeble health,” which may have indicated physical problems, emotional issues, or both.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock