ISSUING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

issuing 1 of 2

noun

as in publishing

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issuing

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verb

present participle of issue

as in printing

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

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as in releasing

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

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Noun

The Kennedy Center has 45 days from the issuing of the order to remit payment to Redd's legal counsel. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 The bill would create a federal rulebook for issuing, trading and holding digital assets, dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, Bambysheva writes. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The reason for the advice was that adding August 11, the primary date, could interfere with the issuing of absentee ballots by town clerks. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The case was closely watched by First Amendment and press freedom groups, amid warnings that the issuing of the subpoenas were efforts to intimidate journalists. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 The Times has reported that FBI Director Kash Patel himself directed the issuing of the subpoenas on July 10 compelling testimony from its reporters over a six-hour period at the White House. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026 It's led to worsening air quality around both Coconino and Yavapai counties, with the National Weather Service issuing alerts for both counties. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2026 One idea is the issuing of war bonds. — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Up until the issuing of the judge’s temporary restraining order, many of its opponents described feeling helpless about a project that, in their eyes, had an air of inevitability. — Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026

Verb

The quake initially triggered fears of a tsunami, and a warning from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, issuing alerts to stay away from beaches and calls for people to evacuate. — Jason Volack, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Upon learning about the cultural appropriation initially, Callingbull raised the matter with the pageant’s team, who immediately responded, issuing a statement of apology and thanking Callingbull for her guidance on the matter. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit notes that without a full site plan, the city would not know how much water, power or electricity the data center would create, and that the city acted unreasonably in issuing a partial construction permit for an incomplete plan. — Ilana Arougheti updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 The exploration licenses were granted before Greenland stopped issuing new licenses in 2021, citing the worsening climate crisis. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Getty Images CoreWeave stock rose about 18% in extended trading after issuing a solid second quarter earnings report Tuesday and forecasting a brighter than expected future, according to CNBC. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In response, only Sanders has committed to actually issuing payouts to each American. — Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Lai was also seen donning a flak jacket, listening to briefings and issuing instructions during the drill. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Thanks to the shrinking publishing industry and dwindling writerly job market, the internet is rife with smart freelance editors, rigorous copy editors, and award-winning authors moonlighting as book doulas.

— Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
Murcko comes to Fixated after holding senior business and revenue posts for digital firms as Skimm, Fullscreen, Catch+Release and traditional publishing giants including Condé Nast, Gannett and Rodale.

— William Earl, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of publishing

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Companies began printing cotton bags with small patterns, such as flowers and geometric designs, and ladies used them to make aprons, dresses, and—of course—quilts.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
When polling places started reporting shortages, the JCEB started printing additional ballots, Zorich said.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of printing

Verb

The vast majority of artists who have stopped recording and releasing new music disappear from the rankings and are often never seen again.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Longstaff has had a very good pre-season and could play alongside Ethan Ampadu, releasing Anton Stach to take a more attacking role.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of releasing

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But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of production

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The casting news was announced during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, California on Friday.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The movie would star Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda in one of the most celebrating casting coups of its day.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

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The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Observations of the Perseids go back more than 2,000 years, with meteors radiating from the constellation of Perseus.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiating

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There’s no hope left of release — of riding Dreamfyre out of the Dragonpit, of playing with chickens in a sunlit field, her two children beside her.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Forbes contributor David Phelan highlights contrasting reports that the iPhone Ultra is either on course for a full release or will be either restricted at launch or pushed back into October.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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