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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President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order for Americans to sell their gold holdings to the Federal Reserve—an effort to increase the nation’s money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It remains unclear if LIV's potential demise would see that path reopened, and what terms might be issued.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In March, the company issued a landmark $8.5 billion delay-draw term loan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

In March 2025, Kennedy issued a statement that noted vaccines’ effectiveness in preventing measles’ spread, but stopped short of outright recommending that parents vaccinate their children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This is only true because this piece of paper has been issued by the Bank of England and is of the approved form.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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