General:
* Published
* Released
* Distributed
* Circulated
* Furnished
* Provided
* Given
* Presented
* Delivered
More specific:
* Ordered (if it's a command)
* Announced (if it's a statement)
* Granted (if it's a permission)
* Sent out (if it's something physical)
* Made available (if it's something accessible)
* Imposed (if it's a rule or regulation)
To choose the best synonym, consider the specific context in which "issued" is used. For example:
* "The government issued a warning about the storm." - Published or Announced could be good synonyms here.
* "The company issued a new product." - Released or Distributed might work better.
* "The judge issued a restraining order." - Ordered or Imposed could be suitable.