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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
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Willis, however, isn’t too concerned.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
It's hurt business a little, but Burke isn't all that concerned.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Plant workers are also concerned about the recent death of 61-year-old Kevin Lancaster, a contractor who was crushed between a tractor trailer and a loading dock last week at a Rivian warehouse near the Normal factory.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Willis, however, isn’t too concerned.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
After February saw noticeable improvements in both inflation and unemployment, March has seen some changes that could have savers concerned anew.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
It's hurt business a little, but Burke isn't all that concerned.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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His first attempt was aborted after a phone call with his worried mother, and the second and third attempts were derailed because the team officials suspected his intentions and dropped him from the squad.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Easy-to-install solar panels that plug into a regular outlet are getting attention just as Americans are worried about rising energy costs.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oliver said that the agricultural department is sympathetic toward the affected peach growers and does not mean to invoke the state abandoned orchard law as a threat.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the court appeared sympathetic to the A’s central claims, striking the petition only because a separate, ongoing legal process in Los Angeles has forced the state Department of Toxic Substances Control to keep its existing policies on the books for the time being.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But many ship owners, Mills said, wouldn’t be interested in putting ships at risk, insurance or not.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tao’s advance would eventually catch the eye of Rosenfeld, who was interested in proofs that use a computer to check many examples.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tax is based on the price of oil once Russian producers have covered their costs of around $15 per barrel, so a fall in the price can substantially reduce revenue to the government.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But though an -itis can sound intense, there’s still no reason to be alarmed (or, again, to rub your eyes).—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rinehart’s comments alarmed some AP journalists.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The agency was likely preoccupied with things like the war in Kosovo and hunting a Saudi dissident named Osama Bin Laden toward the end of the Nineties.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the whole notion of seeing things in the subway, writing about the subway, is a kind of mindfulness that only somebody walking around a lot, at ease, not preoccupied, would observe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Being a considerate visitor helps ensure these places remain open and welcoming for future fans.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Levent says to be patient and considerate when using elevators and to prioritize allowing space for people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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