Synonyms

issued

American

[ish-ood, is-yood] / ˈɪʃ ud, ˈɪs yud /

adjective

delivered or put out for use, sale, etc.; put into circulation.

The software company identified a bug in its newly issued product and provided a software fix within days.
minted, printed, or published for sale or distribution.

A newly issued stamp of Buffy Sainte-Marie is available in post offices across Canada.
The recently issued press release on the new port development project was widely discussed in the city.
(of an official document) created and given to a particular person or group by an authority.

When traveling, we recommend you bring a printed copy of the issued e-visa along with your passport.
(of food, clothing, equipment, etc.) distributed to members of the military, employees, students, etc..

Air cadets normally meet in civilian dress, but some activities require the issued uniform.
Parents are requested to ensure that the issued textbooks are duly returned on time.
(of an order, command, warning, etc.) uttered, given, or delivered to someone.

Students with autism spectrum disorders may respond to unintended cues rather than to the issued directive.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of issue.

Other Word Forms

self-issued adjective
unissued adjective

Etymology

Origin of issued

First recorded in 1755–65; issue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; issue ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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This stark warning was issued on the eve of Maritime Week conference in Singapore by Richard Meade.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The SEC has issued several valuation-related penalties this year, and is forming a new group to investigate misconduct by audit firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A tsunami warning was issued across part of Japan's east coast.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

She added that the agency has developed a new tool “to efficiently process refunds” and has issued guidance to the trade community to help them prepare to use the new tool.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A stark warning issued by survival school instructors flashed through his mind—never wear wedding rings into combat.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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