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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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a fine, touching performance, however, from Showko Showfukutei as Hana’s loving but fretful mother, desperately concerned for her daughter’s well-being but inclined to show love only through unrequired domestic service.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In the case of Microsoft, investors were concerned after the software maker posted slowing cloud growth and management gave a weak response to questions about AI spending.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The co-founder and CEO of the design firm Vast Studio was understandably concerned about future fires, and the home was constructed using as many fire-retardant materials and processes as possible.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a fine, touching performance, however, from Showko Showfukutei as Hana’s loving but fretful mother, desperately concerned for her daughter’s well-being but inclined to show love only through unrequired domestic service.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Viewers were initially concerned when Bailey and Ashley, who played the main couple in season 2, were not in the season 4 trailer.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In the case of Microsoft, investors were concerned after the software maker posted slowing cloud growth and management gave a weak response to questions about AI spending.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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This is a relief for now, but the market won’t stop being worried about memory hurting gross margins until prices come down.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kids were scared, parents were worried, and the shocking crime instantly became a high-profile case, meaning, of course, that there was high pressure to convict.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Will Swenson, the accomplished Broadway actor, offers an unusually sympathetic yet never sentimentalized Sweeney.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In one corner, the heartless girlboss; in the other, the crackpot conspiracy theorist (who just happens to be more sympathetic and charismatic than such types usually are).—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's no word on delivery for this one, so interested buyers are best contacting the firm directly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This was barely covered by mainstream news.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Women also spend 25% longer in poor health compared to men and are more likely to experience medical gaslighting in traditional health care settings, despite being disproportionately affected by chronic conditions such as chronic pain.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Feb. 2026
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Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The affected regions in southern Africa are no strangers to heavy downpours and flooding, but scientists were alarmed by the magnitude of the recent events.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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While this alarmed some users, this type of intrusive data harvesting is common on social media apps.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Across multiple studies, the participants who disclosed their vulnerabilities became preoccupied with how they were perceived afterward.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The organization aims to bring together lovers of men’s fashion and tailoring, to promote more elevated dressing to the public, particularly those who have become preoccupied with athleisure, organizers say.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be considerate of the time when operating a snowblower or other snow removal equipment, Miller said, but also understand that some residents may need to remove snow at unusual times if their schedule demands it.—
Chris Mueller,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Jan. 2026
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But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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