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as in interest
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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as in worry
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood
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as in to cover
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 to affect
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 to worry
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 concern
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Frow’s comments in Edinburgh could soothe some of these concerns, with the content chief seemingly being reassured by his conversation with his new bosses.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
But the fact of the matter — as far as his doctors are concerned — is that this man defied medical odds stacked in death’s favor over and over and over again two winters ago.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Though it is considered a rare disease, the American Lung Association says Legionnaires' disease is a growing health concern.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Frow’s comments in Edinburgh could soothe some of these concerns, with the content chief seemingly being reassured by his conversation with his new bosses.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some of those threats prompted a sell-off in US equity markets by investors concerned about Fed independence.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
But the fact of the matter — as far as his doctors are concerned — is that this man defied medical odds stacked in death’s favor over and over and over again two winters ago.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Department of Transportation created the classification of low-speed vehicles in 1998 in response to growing public interest in using golf carts to make short trips and conflict over their legality in state, local and federal law.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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If the labor market is weak, the central bank can lower its key interest rates to spur economic activity and promote hiring.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Yet by then, parents may have a bigger worry, nutrition advocates warn.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Follow these five steps to log off without the worry.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The headless mascot then ran back toward the tunnel, covering his face.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Contrast that with Apo Reef Natural Park, which covers nearly 16,000 hectares with an additional 11,000 hectare buffer zone, but has long struggled with enforcement and governance.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Plus, there hasn’t been evidence that this disease is affecting the North American population numbers of grey squirrels, the type of squirrels currently being affected, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Florio questioned Saban being bothered by the hysteria surrounding his potential return to the sidelines.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Both schools use the name freely, and neither seems bothered by the other.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some companies are asking backers to pay a surcharge to help cover the cost.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The company expects to start operations in late 2026.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shifting toward the ideals of a 2.0 World, Crone hopes that the human default state of limitation, fear, and suffering will become oriented toward freedom, love, and boundless possibility.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Washington said the federal takeover in Washington has sparked fear, particularly among people who plan to visit the District next month for the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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The measure is opposed by business and technology trade groups including TechNet, whose members include Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Snap, maker of Snapchat.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy contended that Newsom was expanding his program due to Trump's threats about sending the Guard to California cities, including Oakland and San Francisco.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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