issued

verb

past tense of issue
1
as in published
to produce and release for distribution in printed form plans to issue a monthly newsletter

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2
as in released
to throw or give off a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash

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Recent Examples of issued Sandoval issued a leadoff walk to George Springer and gave up a single to catcher Alejandro Kirk, and Springer scored on Ernie Clement’s force-out. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 The Minnesota State Fair says ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued for those who already purchased tickets. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Within a half hour of White’s pregame comments, Fever team president Kelly Krauskopf issued a statement of support for her head coach. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism first issued the report in 2016 after investigating corruption in the Korea Football Association (KFA). — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Justice Flávio Dino issued an injunction temporarily halting the state legislation, and the full court is now set to review his order. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 This comes after Apple issued emergency macOS updates to fix a similar screen-sharing flaw that allowed attackers to view a user’s screen, open files, and launch apps. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 And in January 2026, the country issued its first golden passport. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni issued the most blunt criticism of Sánchez, as well as announcing that Italy would enforce air and sea border controls with Spain. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for issued
  1. published
  2. released
  3. printed
  4. cast
  5. emitted
  6. radiated
Verb
  • But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of published
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  • Along for the ride in pouches behind its mandibles are spores of a fungus that are released as the insect chews through the wood.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Inspector General Eliot Prescott released a 26-page report detailing the findings of his investigation into the death of 33-year-old Gamboy Guaranda at the New Haven Correctional Center on April 16.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of released
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  • An excellent choice for Adidas fans, this backpack has a bold text logo printed in a prominent position.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Now, police in Ecuador have found his likeness in an unexpected place – printed on green rectangular packages that made up a stunning cocaine shipment seized in a truck near the Colombian border.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of printed
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  • The Republicans also tried to push forward a slimmer voting bill that would require people to show IDs before casting ballots for federal elections.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • When excess noise hits the level determined by his customers, a purple glow is emitted from a lamp.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Heat would be emitted from the roof and be no different from an apartment building of the same size.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of emitted
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  • The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Definition of radiated

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