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as in worried
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as in sympathetic
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as in interested
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as in covered
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 affected
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 alarmed
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 concerned
Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
Since his abduction, his family was concerned that Wenkert — from the southern Israeli town of Gedera — wasn't getting the medication necessary to treat his colitis, an inflammation of the large intestine.
—Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The United States and other nations are concerned that hackers are stealing data now so that it can be cracked by quantum computers within the decade.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Justin Bieber took to Instagram on Thursday, February 20, to share a long message about his spirituality that left fans confused — and concerned.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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DeLauro added that she’s been concerned about the appropriations process since last December.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
Since his abduction, his family was concerned that Wenkert — from the southern Israeli town of Gedera — wasn't getting the medication necessary to treat his colitis, an inflammation of the large intestine.
—Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The United States and other nations are concerned that hackers are stealing data now so that it can be cracked by quantum computers within the decade.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Justin Bieber took to Instagram on Thursday, February 20, to share a long message about his spirituality that left fans confused — and concerned.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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Given his fake news rhetoric, Trump is certainly not worried about media reports, traditionally a strong external check on presidential power.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vistra is in talks with regulators and communities who are worried about how locating data centers next to power plants will affect the electric grid, Burke said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some also noted the irony of an act that is perceived to be sympathetic to neo-Nazism to be playing a hall honoring U.S. Veterans.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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After Roya appeals to a sympathetic American journalist to write about their plight, the story becomes an international media sensation.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Devils were already interested in upgrading their center group before Hughes’ injury.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Those looking for an EV under $45,000 may be interested in the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model 3, and upcoming Kia EV4.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lawyers for others affected by the blast did not respond to requests for comment.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, students can be generally secure in romantic relationships yet become preoccupied while dating a certain partner.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ryan isn’t too keen on Bex asking Shane for details about the prison, and a few others remain preoccupied with covering their tracks and keeping other skeletons tucked away in their respective closets.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Whether in a window, middle, or aisle seat, being considerate of your fellow passengers will make flying much more pleasant for everyone.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can do their part to protect parks by following Leave No Trace principles like plan ahead and prepare and be considerate of others.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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