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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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as in worried
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as in sympathetic
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as in interested
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Recent Examples of concerned
Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Men are concerned about the way Tea could be open to misuse.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Throughout the country, pediatricians say anxious parents are concerned about access to routine childhood immunizations, especially those with children on Medicaid, the government insurance program for low-income families and people with disabilities.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
That's why health advocates are concerned about other states having to set up their own systems, given Georgia's experience.
—Jess Mador, NPR, 28 July 2025
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Young people are also concerned about alcohol’s health risks: 52% believe that moderate drinking is unhealthy, up from 34% five years ago.
—Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Men are concerned about the way Tea could be open to misuse.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Throughout the country, pediatricians say anxious parents are concerned about access to routine childhood immunizations, especially those with children on Medicaid, the government insurance program for low-income families and people with disabilities.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
That's why health advocates are concerned about other states having to set up their own systems, given Georgia's experience.
—Jess Mador, NPR, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Verb
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He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
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Her custom Balenciaga couture, based on a design from the label’s fall 2023 collection, was covered in crystals.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
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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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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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Stoic leaders, such as Marcus Aurelius and the great Roman orator Cicero, were intensely preoccupied with justice and the language used to administer it.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The guy who typically signs off on public statements may be a little preoccupied.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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During World War II, America was also fighting Germany and Italy, but during the war, far fewer German and Italian non-citizen immigrants were interned than Japanese and those who were interned had been carefully vetted by the FBI as being sympathetic to their former homelands.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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There's no telling if the judge who immediately granted the NYT such broad access, Ona Wang, will be sympathetic to OpenAI's arguments at this stage of the battle.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although topical creams exist to treat acne, people are still interested in alternative treatment methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Later, people started buying instruments online, but Dad wasn’t interested in building a web presence.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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In film, Marsh’s resume included The Rebel (1961), Unearthly Stranger (1964), fantasy adventure Willow (1988), thriller Frenzy (1972) and war movie The Eagle Has Landed (1976).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, claims like these prove to be harmful to all involved, absent full review.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Injuries have played a major role in undermining the collective impact of the players involved for Brighton, while a third of the signings have been out on loan to clubs throughout the continent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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