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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
Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The Modi government was very concerned about the effects of inflation on electoral outcomes, particularly for an incumbent who had been in power for almost ten years at that point.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
As far as micro-trends are concerned, Brown says not to be surprised to see some of the craftier styles become more dominant in the new year, too.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Setting aside the star-power factor of DiCaprio, the French 75’s revolution is primarily concerned with the disenfranchisement of Black and Latino populations.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The Modi government was very concerned about the effects of inflation on electoral outcomes, particularly for an incumbent who had been in power for almost ten years at that point.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Advertisement What happens—or doesn’t happen—at the treatment plants is key to whether people should be concerned.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
As far as micro-trends are concerned, Brown says not to be surprised to see some of the craftier styles become more dominant in the new year, too.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Heat and humidity have also affected the Shanghai Masters, which is running alongside the Wuhan Open.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of passengers on dozens of flights were affected, with some having to sleep in the airport.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Not knowing that Pink Floyd is a rock band, Sullivan was initially worried he’d been paired with a heavy metal fan.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Spears has been sharing dancing videos on her Instagram account that have delighted some fans and worried others for at least five years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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That’s a pattern that so far defies logic, and everyone seems too preoccupied by other dramas to make the connection.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Signs of life from defensive sectors and consumer cyclicals wobbling might suggest the market is more preoccupied with near-term downside macroeconomic risk, as we likely are headed into a government shutdown and an official-data vacuum.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Still, not everyone in the Reddit thread was sympathetic.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement As many of the best villains do, Ok-seon has a sympathetic backstory.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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At an August meeting, Hardtke said the town board heard from data center companies interested in the site.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Leaders may be especially interested in data on how AI is impacting competition and jobs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Big winners in Europe in the third quarter included Spanish stocks, the banking sector and chip giant ASML.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Police spoke with the owner of Merchants Refrigeration, who suspected Arfsten, an employee, may have been involved in the incident.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In May, Van Hecke was involved in an altercation in training with then-Brighton team-mate Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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