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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
An architect who wasn’t involved in the New Museum expansion didn’t seem all that concerned about any of the issues people have called out either.
—Sukjong Hong, Curbed, 9 Apr. 2026
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Willis was seeking a more organic connection, while Yanez was concerned about safety when dating.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
An architect who wasn’t involved in the New Museum expansion didn’t seem all that concerned about any of the issues people have called out either.
—Sukjong Hong, Curbed, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the two years from 2023, Florida’s problem gambling helpline saw a 138% surge in calls from people concerned about their gambling habits.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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Flock Safety has faced strong criticism, with many worried about the public's privacy and security moving forward.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Caroline never actually worried that Harry would cross a line with a patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The show, which pointedly ends just before the 1993 allegations break, gave Jackson’s team confidence the public would be willing to embrace a sympathetic look at him.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His answers to questions about the contest vary from declining to comment to pointing out that voters don’t appear interested in the race, either.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Info and brainstorming sessions Anyone interested in making a film for the competition is invited to a series of brainstorming sessions next week to learn more about the project, connect with filmmaking resources, share film ideas, find mentors and explore collaborations.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, pressing asparagus down with a wooden spoon until mostly covered.—
Selma Brown Morrow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Where city parks would be covered in green grass this time of year, many are brown and dry.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fees for long-haul international flights are not affected.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence in the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a message from True Religion to Saba following the incident, the brand said the report was filed due to Saba’s unauthorized entry to the offices by impersonating as a delivery person and his initial refusal to leave, which alarmed the brand’s staff.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In downtown Fort Worth, former employees slipped in to hug and chat with past colleagues and bosses, creating little emotional snippets mostly unseen by busy, preoccupied shoppers.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Psychoanalysts say that around the age of two or two and a half, children become preoccupied with the notion of siblings.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Several of the son’s friends testified about how Eric — an avid sports fan and collector of NBA retro jerseys — was a kind, considerate young man.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the film, Ledger is really stuck in the middle between two parties, while trying to be considerate of each.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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