as in regarding
having to do with
we had a meeting with the principal today concerning the new policy on student-run organizations
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as in covering
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 affecting
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 bothering
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 concerning
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
An investigation ensued and the police report uncovered significant information concerning not just the molestation of me but of many other boys over the years.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Rogers says that trend is concerning because skin cancer is the most common form of cancer.
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Maria Godoy,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The majority of calls to NCWRC’s Wildlife Hotline concerning alligators come from the two southernmost coastal counties of New Hanover and Brunswick, according to the commission.
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Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The pace of rumors concerning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pending wedding exploded this week, helped in large part by a big-city mayor with loose lips.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
An investigation ensued and the police report uncovered significant information concerning not just the molestation of me but of many other boys over the years.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Rogers says that trend is concerning because skin cancer is the most common form of cancer.
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Maria Godoy,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The majority of calls to NCWRC’s Wildlife Hotline concerning alligators come from the two southernmost coastal counties of New Hanover and Brunswick, according to the commission.
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Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerning
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
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Our managing editor Hannah Wise shares about how The Star is covering the World Cup.
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The clinic provides standard all-inclusive packages covering hotel, transfers, and translation.
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Britain's revolving door of prime minister, affecting both Labour and Conservative parties, accelerated in the wake of the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union economic bloc.
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The redesign is under consideration because the current plans would cut off access to the Jefferson Viaduct, affecting drivers coming from Oak Cliff.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Fed independence concerns tempered There was much speculation about how Warsh rejoining the Fed as chair would affect the institution’s independence before his first meeting.
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The founding story Parsis tell about their arrival in India dates back centuries.
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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The ability to create disturbing horror in comics is not easy.
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He was charged with stalking, disturbing the peace and obstruction for failure to identify himself to law enforcement.
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“Concerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerning. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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