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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Relevance
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
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Anyone with information concerning Nickie’s case should contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 850-892-8111.
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Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Last year, Harry lost a court battle against the Home Office concerning the automatic protection.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Initial ticket sales are concerning for the studio because the movie’s polarizing reception, as well as the intense competition during the peak of summer movie season, could limit its theatrical staying power.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Verb
First, Stanford, releasing a report on a large-scale study of hiring algorithms that finds concerning patterns in how systems reject candidates and now the Workday case has HR and legal teams on edge.
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Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Anyone with information concerning Nickie’s case should contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 850-892-8111.
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Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Last year, Harry lost a court battle against the Home Office concerning the automatic protection.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Initial ticket sales are concerning for the studio because the movie’s polarizing reception, as well as the intense competition during the peak of summer movie season, could limit its theatrical staying power.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerning
Preposition
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There's one Panama fan here that certainly knows about an important finish.
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Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place.
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Roadside assistance is included, covering towing, flat-tire service and lockout support.
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Lining and fully covering them is better still.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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At stake in the battle between HUD and LAHSA is an array of services affecting some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
Preposition
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In the 29th minute, Argentina sent a pass toward the net, and Messi beat the defense with an incredible first step.
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Those technologies and others have been proven to save lives and prevent crashes, but more basic features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and automatic headlights go a long way toward keeping your young driver safe.
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Since then, the franchise has undergone various changes, including adding players such as Jimmy Butler, James Harden and George in recent years in an attempt to build around Embiid, to no avail.
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The Beach Boys, including Love, are currently on tour through the end of 2026, including three shows at the Hollywood Bowl over the 4th of July weekend.
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Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
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The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The cream bronzer blends effortlessly underneath without disturbing the layers.
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“Concerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerning. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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