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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
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Banks have been concerned about potential fraud claims that could occur when an agent uses a bank customer’s credit or debit card.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Nouri suspects Trump is less concerned with conveying the reality on the ground and more focused on calming global markets and public discontent at home.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Verb
The judge was concerned that officials have not disavowed the fund in writing.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Banks have been concerned about potential fraud claims that could occur when an agent uses a bank customer’s credit or debit card.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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Many small business owners struggle to provide retirement plans, according to a Senate legislative analyst, and Americans are growing increasingly worried about their financial security in retirement.—
Madeline Luebkert,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But, garnering the support from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint is clearly not an aspect of this process that both Cantwell and Cruz are worried about.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Workplaces 'rarely make room' for grief The managers at the next company seemed sympathetic.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Considerably more sympathetic to her plight is Melanie Saunders (Graynor), a high-minded acting teacher whose intensive Act One studio Hannah chances upon while researching her favorite young actress, Gracie Thomas (Tavi Gevinson), online.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The anticipation is so great that a live cam has been placed near the structure that gives a view of the facade so interested parties can watch when the event actually happens.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Students interested in the class must take certain construction classes before enrolling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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They’re crafted from water-resistant material that’s perfect for heading straight from the airport to the beach, thanks to an airy design that keeps feet covered and cool even on hot days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Environmental activist group Save RGV (for Rio Grande Valley) contends the company's rocket launches have left nearby homes covered in debris, disrupted native wildlife and harmed air quality.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Similar to the recalls listed above, owners of vehicles affected by the recall are expected to be mailed a letter notifying them of the issue by July 6, according to NHTSA.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This network is often affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and depression, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Reflect Orbital’s plans also alarmed the Royal Astronomical Society, which said each beam could be four times brighter than the full moon, with the overall system potentially making the night sky three to four times brighter.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Lebanese government was alarmed by Israeli troops crossing its Litani River last month.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Painter Rim Dong Sik’s creations, meanwhile, are deeply preoccupied with nature and its ever-evolving permutations.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
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Better testing could bring relief to people like Alexa, who has since become preoccupied with testing herself and her potential partners for herpes and had a second false positive scare in February.—
Lauren Schneider,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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To keep things moving and be a considerate fellow passenger, here are four major subway mistakes to avoid in New York City, according to locals who rely on the public transit system to get around every day.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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