ISSUED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

issued

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past tense of issue

as in published

to produce and release for distribution in printed form plans to issue a monthly newsletter

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as in released

to throw or give off a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash

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Recent Examples of issued The judge issued his ruling at the conclusion of a court session Tuesday, which continued the preliminary hearing that was largely held over a week in early July before a nearly two-month recess to prepare for closing arguments. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026 In 1985, Dior issued a limited edition bracelet meant to house their famous Poison perfume, a thick, hollow noodle finished with resin stoppers that could be filled with the scent. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 On March 31, 2026, just before Stafford’s trip, China issued the world’s toughest new safety requirements for lithium-ion power banks. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 The current missing-person count is based on permits issued by the park, park officials said, while acknowledging that additional day hikers who did not have permits could also be missing. — Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 As of July, the number of traffic tickets issued had climbed 44% from the same time last year — increasing to more than 14,600 from around 10,100. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Last week, Panettiere’s on-again-off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson — who had called 911 and was present when the actress was found dead — issued a statement through his lawyer. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 Jolly, who’s been campaigning against divisiveness in politics, issued a statement congratulating Avila shortly after Tuesday’s announcement. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Private graduate student loans can help cover remaining education costs, but unlike federal loans, they're issued by private lenders, with approval, rates and terms determined by the lender. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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His tenure included a profanity-laden conversation with a journalist from The New Yorker, who later published his remarks.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The third novel in the series, ‘Save Us’, published by LYX, serves as the basis for Season 3 of the German-language series.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

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The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
After being sedated, the bobcat was later released near Forbes Creek, close to the natural habitat where it was found, police said.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in the capital on Saturday.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
The Holocaust monument took Treister five years to design and sculpt, and included research in Jerusalem and work in Taiwan and Mexico City, where his sculptures were cast.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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In 2024, the South Coast Air Quality Management District reported that the Prima Deshecha Landfill emitted around 2,681 pounds of ethylbenzene annually and 55 pounds of toluene.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Many objects that originally emitted visible light are now brightest in the infrared.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Joyful noise and other, impolite sounds radiated from the sets oscillating between the two sites.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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