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as in interest
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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as in worry
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood
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as in to cover
to have (something) as a subject matter
the book concerns the challenges faced by children growing up in single-parent households
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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
the problems of air and water pollution that concern all of us
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as in to worry
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
we were greatly concerned by reports that yet another previously unknown virus is now posing a threat
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Recent Examples of concern
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
It isn’t expected to cause widespread flooding concerns, but cities such as Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could see some flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Boone immediately called the development concerning and expected Gil to miss some time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Lawmakers, including Democrats and some Republicans, have voiced concerns, particularly over the potential loss of successful USAID programs that have helped combat Ebola and provided life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment in Africa.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
It isn’t expected to cause widespread flooding concerns, but cities such as Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could see some flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
These developments sent the stock market on a roller-coaster ride Tuesday while sparking Wall Street concerns about a potential global trade war.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Boone immediately called the development concerning and expected Gil to miss some time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
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Join 165 others in the comments View Comments Time and again the US economy has shaken off recession fears, including in 2022 after the Fed spiked interest rates to fight inflation, and in the summer of 2024 when the unemployment rate started to rise.—
Elisabeth Buchwald and Matt Egan,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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As credit card balances remain high, financial experts warn that even small changes in interest rates can have a huge effect on consumers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That’s all well and good, but this latest game was as good a sign as any that those worries might not age well.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Another major worry for those who’ve been able to live in their homes is all the trash.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Star Jenna Thompson covers retail news for The Kansas City Star.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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Due date for individuals and businesses in the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia affected by severe storms and flooding from Hurricane Helene (☆) and Hurricane Milton.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The two countries exchange a series of tit-for-tat levies affecting hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gathering at Scripps Research’s third annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium last week, researchers working in virology and chemistry did not bother to debate whether or not H5N1 avian influenza will clear this rapidly shrinking hurdle.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The obvious motive The administration hardly bothered to pretend that Brown (whose distinguished military and academic career includes a masters’ degree in in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach).wasn’t fired for being Black.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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The announcement of the new Chinese company comes as Jia Zhangke‘s latest film, the Cannes 2024 Palme d’Or contender Caught By The Tides, gears up for its U.S. release in May 9, via Sideshow and Janus Films.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The number of cancellations comes from a person who asked for anonymity because of the fear of repercussions at the Post.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Soft signals about the economy The pullback in spending comes at a time when American consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic on fears that inflation will pick up because of President Donald Trump’s talk of wide-ranging tariffs, according to various surveys.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Attendees at this year’s event included Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Shaboozey, Millie Bobby Brown and more.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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