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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.

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Their findings, published in Volume 18, Issue 3 of the journal Nutrients, focused on compounds commonly found in mint, eucalyptus, and chili peppers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

That amounts to some $330,000 per day that Congress was in session, according to Issue One, an organization that advocates reducing money in politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Meanwhile, the founder of the Big Issue magazine Lord John Bird said the government's strategy was lacking "ambitious targets".

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Michaelson is known for thanking guests who appeared on “The Issue Is” with fresh baked goods from his mother’s kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Issue #2: As it turns out, this whole egg drop thing is more than just wrapping up an egg in pillows.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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