TAKE ISSUE Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

take issue

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Definition of take issue

as in disagree

to have a different opinion She took issue with the way the department was run.

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as in object

to present an opposing opinion or argument He took issue with their explanation of what happened in his report.

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Recent Examples of take issue However, investors took issue with the 1% comp growth at Marmaxx. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Marques Brownlee took issue with Haapoja likening generative AI to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (an iconic DSLR known for making shooting in 1080p full HD more affordable for independent filmmakers). — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026 Reddington also took issue with the fact that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the primary resource used to diagnose psychiatric conditions, does not currently recognize postpartum psychosis as its own disorder. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Not surprisingly, China, at the center of the accusations, took issue with the report. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take issue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take issue

take exception

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Newsom's office responds Meanwhile, Newsom's office took exception to Chen's comments.

— James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026
Reeve spoke for nearly five minutes Saturday about the importance of inclusion and taking exception to the narrative of transgender athletes being the biggest problem facing women’s sports.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026