ISSUED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

issued

verb

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 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 Meanwhile, shares in Xpeng are sinking after the Chinese EV maker issued a weaker-than-expected delivery forecast. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 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 The list of dozens of affected goods features food items such as dairy products, honey, whey protein and molasses, as well as alcoholic beverages like whiskey and vodka, according to documents issued by the White House. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Late Monday, the city attorney's spokesman issued a new statement but again did not address questions about Brown's involvement in the selection process. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Days after that decree was issued, a senior IRGC official – political deputy Brig. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 But through June, NYPD issued fewer than 500 tickets for this. — Richard Robbins, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

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In August 2022, little more than two months before the vote that returned him to power, the then-opposition leader published another number and invited Israelis to video call him.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Opponents are already weighing new lawsuits since the final rule was published Friday night.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Styles went on to play two verses and choruses of the song, originally released in 1974, and told the crowd to sing along on the first chorus.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 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

Definition of emitted

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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
The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

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