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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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as in worried
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as in sympathetic
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as in interested
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Recent Examples of concerned
Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
For 25 years, Republicans and Democrats were committed to deepening ties with Delhi, which has long had suspicions about America but is even more concerned about China’s rise.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Yet, as far as Woods is concerned, the LNG goal will be very costly to fulfill if the climate rules stay in place.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Other shareholders and stakeholders concerned about sustainability and the climate – including an increasing number of companies with sustainability goals – would likely point out the business opportunities for clean energy to meet global needs.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
For 25 years, Republicans and Democrats were committed to deepening ties with Delhi, which has long had suspicions about America but is even more concerned about China’s rise.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That assertion concerned an offseason meeting between the Dolphins and Brady on Ross’ yacht in 2019 while Brady was still under contract with the Patriots.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Yet, as far as Woods is concerned, the LNG goal will be very costly to fulfill if the climate rules stay in place.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
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For his Art Car Boot Fair debut, Mr Doodle will arrive on a yellow American school bus completely covered in his signature doodles, present a live drawing performance, and launch signed copies of his new double picture disc vinyl record.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sergio Perez faced considerable difficulties during the 2024 season with a car that was affected by balance problems, and the increasing gap to the Dutchman made matters worse for him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Traders worried about inflation tend to pour money in gold, which some believe holds an intrinsic value that hedges against rising prices.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some scientists worried such accidents might genuinely threaten our existence.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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Science fiction is still preoccupied with real world fears about the pitfalls and potential dangers of AI.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What's popular is appearing preoccupied, too busy scrolling on one's phone to look around—and too caught up with one's many friends to make any new ones at a mall.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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In retrospect, that jury seemed more sympathetic to the defense’s case than the one that ultimately found Wenger guilty after less than a full day of deliberation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Is that maybe there are some people within those intel agencies that aren't as sympathetic.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested in acquiring Turkey’s upcoming TF Kaan stealth jet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Utah ban included measures to make prescription fluoride supplements more accessible — but now, the FDA is moving to remove certain types of those supplements for children from the market.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The document appears to help Cook’s case, said two real-estate experts who aren’t involved in representing her.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock were involved in a heated confrontation that nearly turned physical at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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