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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
Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Opponents are concerned about the impact of certain provisions on landlords and HOAs.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
But Aaron Boone hardly seemed concerned about the $218 million man after that start and before Thursday’s contest.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Students at the University of Denver were already concerned about the rise of antisemitic violence across the country, said Adam Rovner, director of the university’s Center for Judaic Studies.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
In our survey, 45 per cent of respondents were concerned about the redundancies made under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership group.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Opponents are concerned about the impact of certain provisions on landlords and HOAs.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
But Aaron Boone hardly seemed concerned about the $218 million man after that start and before Thursday’s contest.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Students at the University of Denver were already concerned about the rise of antisemitic violence across the country, said Adam Rovner, director of the university’s Center for Judaic Studies.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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Georgia, too, is worried about Ginny's behind-the-scenes machinations.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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While Republicans in Congress have been pushing for major Medicaid cuts in the new budget, many Medicaid enrollees are worried about what this means for their health coverage — including those who identify as Republican.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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As the only one with a sense of humor and a semblance of perspective, Jeff is the most sympathetic of this toxic crew.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The Trump administration has framed support for Palestinians — which Khalil’s grandparents were — as antisemitic and sympathetic to Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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The only way for a princess to stay royal is to stay single her entire life or marry a direct relative within her own family — an arrangement no one is particularly interested in pursuing.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Trump’s remarks are among his most extensive public comments yet on his feud with Musk, and the latest sign that the president is not interested in mending his relationship with the onetime ally.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
7 June 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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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The United States had withdrawn from the World Health Organization and the U.N. Human Rights Council; the State Department seemed more preoccupied with deportations than with diplomacy.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
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Early in this episode, Dina mentions to a preoccupied Joel that one of the community’s underground pipes — connected to the outside — has been rendered useless by encroaching roots.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many transit systems have long-standing etiquette campaigns urging travelers to be considerate of those around them.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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This enables leaders to be more considerate of cultural nuances, generational differences, or the specific needs of neurodivergent individuals.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The South Cape and Islands — where recreational shark fishing has historically focused on species other than great whites — are not included in the restricted area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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