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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
John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, about three-fourths of those surveyed were concerned about funding cuts to public lands and national parks.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The looming question of what does the fact that a Tesla drove itself from LA to NYC mean for the future of self-driving cars, whether enthusiasts should be concerned about their ability to drive in the future, and what comes next all get laid out by Roy.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Certainly, Hondo looks pretty reflective and concerned in one of the first look stills as events challenge his legacy and his assumptions about authority, so sense of self.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, about three-fourths of those surveyed were concerned about funding cuts to public lands and national parks.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
In addition to the burns covering almost his entire body, his lungs were filled with smoke and doctors were concerned his heart and kidneys might fail.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The looming question of what does the fact that a Tesla drove itself from LA to NYC mean for the future of self-driving cars, whether enthusiasts should be concerned about their ability to drive in the future, and what comes next all get laid out by Roy.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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While the consequences of skipping routine medical care may not always be immediate, Muthyala said providers are worried about the downstream impact all of this will have on the health of the community.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some were worried about not competing for championships because of being out of the WPIAL.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These individuals might be alumni of the university, have another kind of connection to the school or are personally interested in a specific area of expertise of the university.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Potential interested parties include the New York investment firm Orion Resource Partners and mining giant Rio Tinto, with potential US government financing.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Drinking water was not affected by the spill, officials said.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Remove leaves affected by leaf spot or black tips and any rotting roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An Indian colleague was alarmed by the praise for colonialism.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Palantir executive was alarmed by the implication of Anthropic’s inquiry that the company might resist the use of its technology in a US military operation, and reported the conversation back to the Pentagon, a senior Defense Department official said.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The delays occurred, in part, because Pilate had become preoccupied with amassing evidence about Roger Golubski that was beyond the scope of McIntyre’s case.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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His Davis, with short dark hair and a beard and a glint of dread in his eye, is edgy and preoccupied, maybe even a bit nervous.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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