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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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 May 2025
Anyone concerned about sauna safety should talk to a healthcare provider before trying one.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Redstone, who is recusing herself from the lawsuit deliberations, has been in favor of settling, which has other top execs at Paramount very concerned.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
But concerned parents argue that the schools' informing of parents was short-lived.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Diddy’s team is particularly concerned about statements made by Cassie’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor, who spoke out about the security footage that shows Diddy assaulting his former girlfriend in a hotel corridor.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 May 2025
Anyone concerned about sauna safety should talk to a healthcare provider before trying one.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Redstone, who is recusing herself from the lawsuit deliberations, has been in favor of settling, which has other top execs at Paramount very concerned.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
But concerned parents argue that the schools' informing of parents was short-lived.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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My client is worried about losing benefits, which is not a reason to worry.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Investors had also been worried about the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs that are prompting businesses to rein in spending.—
Deborah Sophia and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Reddit users in the comments section were sympathetic toward the former bridesmaid.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s matched by his frequent scene mate Nevaeh as the sympathetic girlfriend, and Knight as Henry’s drunken, troubled father with secrets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, Miller is interested in the body that wears the clothing, and how clothing is a way to define selfhood and the body.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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For all those interested, here is Deen's recipe for mint julep.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 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
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Drugs administered by doctors such as oncologists or rheumatologists are paid by another Medicare program, called Part B and aren't covered by the cap.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bold tactic allows Bassett to shine, play with comfort Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic believes Cole Bassett can get a little bit too preoccupied thinking about goals and assists to actually score and provide them.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The woman caused an online debate after arguing moms should be considerate of other people when sitting with a stroller.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Not a Muslim but want to be considerate of your friends and neighbors?—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In film, Marsh’s resume included The Rebel (1961), Unearthly Stranger (1964), fantasy adventure Willow (1988), thriller Frenzy (1972) and war movie The Eagle Has Landed (1976).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This included Americans who were not required to file but still qualified for the payment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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