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verb

past tense of concern
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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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Recent Examples of concerned
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 See All Example Sentences for concerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dell is her stream's dungeon master, banishing those who don't abide by her terms and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Like several women maligned in the ’90s, Harding was reevaluated in later years, and the sympathetic 2017 biopic I, Tonya helped to rehabilitate her image.
    Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This was barely covered by mainstream news.
    Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • At least three people who were on the firm’s private credit team prior to the purchase are among those affected, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
    Olivia Fishlow, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The brand also heard repeatedly from working women and moms who described how prolonged sitting or postpartum changes affected their hip shape, yet most jeans simply mirrored those changes instead of offering support.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While this alarmed some users, this type of intrusive data harvesting is common on social media apps.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For those frustrated and alarmed by the killings and ICE’s aggressive tactics, the DMB said that their charity, Bama Works, have made donations to the ACLU and the ACLU of Minnesota.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Across multiple studies, the participants who disclosed their vulnerabilities became preoccupied with how they were perceived afterward.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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