as in regarding
having to do with
we had a meeting with the principal today concerning the new policy on student-run organizations
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1
as in covering
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 affecting
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 bothering
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 concerning
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The other potentially concerning issue for the Jets is that Taylor is also currently questionable with a knee injury.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As the Chairman noted, Wells submissions also provide the Commission with a different, and potentially convincing, view of the facts and law concerning the matter.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Reports findings are potentially concerning for them as well, given that surveys suggest a growing number of children and teens are using protein supplements, including shakes and powders.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Madagascar was the site of a military coup earlier this month, the Associated Press reported, following demonstrations from young protesters concerning water and electricity outages.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The other potentially concerning issue for the Jets is that Taylor is also currently questionable with a knee injury.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
As the Chairman noted, Wells submissions also provide the Commission with a different, and potentially convincing, view of the facts and law concerning the matter.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Reports findings are potentially concerning for them as well, given that surveys suggest a growing number of children and teens are using protein supplements, including shakes and powders.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerning
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Former President Bill Clinton arrived at the New York City Marathon finish line Sunday with a bandage covering the tip of his nose.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Pentagon recently imposed the most stringent access restrictions of the term, requiring that all reporters covering the Defense Department in person sign a restrictive press policy prohibiting them from soliciting any information the department has not authorized for release.—
Scott Nover,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2025
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The turmoil affecting air travel prompted Delta Air Lines on Thursday to demand that Congress reopen the government immediately.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Constipation can occur with iron supplements by affecting gut bacteria and pulling stool-softening water from your colon.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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If something’s bothering you, say so.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Saft, not bothering to remove his sneakers, leaped onto a chair to place an ornate gold mirror over the mantelpiece.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Queen of All Hallows' Eve — who not only throws an all-out shindig for her famous friends but also notoriously goes for broke with her costumes, too — spent all day posting hints about this year's look ahead of the big reveal.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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There’s something rare about Swain, who is a young brainiac, but one who has built his business the old-fashioned, pre-quant-trading and Excel models Wall Street way, via charm offensives that weave webs of tight relationships few rivals can match.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the homecoming, Harrison spoke at Middletown schools and thousands of people cheered her victory at a rally downtown, including Jerry Lucas.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The series involving the false start is emblematic of a team in which small margins and communication breakdowns have become cumulative and fed a growing narrative about discipline and leadership in Miami.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even the film’s lighter moments tested Blunt’s limits — namely, a sequence involving the Gravitron fairground ride that left her physically ill.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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A lot of disturbing things happened in The Exorcist — Regan MacNeil's 360 neck turn remains one of the most diabolical things to happen on film — and for its innovations, the 1973 movie scored 10 Oscar nominations.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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With words infallibly falling short, Pritam mingled realism with a fragmentary style of narration that meshes together social encounters, violent episodes, vivid metaphors, disturbing dreams, memories, intimate self-reflections, and introspection on society.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Concerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerning. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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