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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
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Although Parks Commissioner Robert Moses updated it with heating, electricity, rugs, and draperies, several mayors initially declined to move in, concerned about the political and personal implications of living in a mansion.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
And, as far as preppy jewelry is concerned, tennis necklaces are a must.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
That story line is also a satirical portrait of the literary world at the time, where the Devil seems to be particularly concerned with making trouble.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Although Parks Commissioner Robert Moses updated it with heating, electricity, rugs, and draperies, several mayors initially declined to move in, concerned about the political and personal implications of living in a mansion.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
But, traditionally, the judiciary has been concerned about its institutional competence, relative to the other branches’, to evaluate the nature and extent of foreign threats and the policies needed to avert them.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
And, as far as preppy jewelry is concerned, tennis necklaces are a must.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito signaled views mostly sympathetic to the president.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lennon, who grew up in a fractured home with little connection to global politics, is sympathetic when the Irish Liberation Army gets in touch and wants to plan concert tours that will raise bail money for their members.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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And to know there are cultural differences between women that are affected by a variety of factors, social and environmental, but there is a place for everyone.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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International flights have not been affected so far.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The nearly 4,300-member tribe has long been alarmed at the state of its life-giving waterway, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores wrote in a statement shared with The Arizona Republic.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sexton called for the review after hearing from owners alarmed by the rapid rise in assessed values.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even more preoccupied with toilet humor than its predecessor, Scary Movie 2 hauled in substantially less at the box office.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hamida next interacts with Taro, an unwell Hindu woman forced into prostitution by her husband, who is himself preoccupied with his mistress.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Morel’s commitment to peak seasonality, upbeat atmosphere and considerate service swiftly solidified its rightful place on this list.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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How To Keep Neighbors Happy During Repairs Keeping every neighbor happy may not be possible, but most will recognize a good-faith effort to be considerate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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