as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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as in covers
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 affects
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 worries
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 concerns
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Education advocates have expressed concerns that, in the latter case, the cash infusion might be a one-off, rather than a sustained investment.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Perryman noted that the mental health concerns of former players may stem from addiction or depression.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But patient privacy concerns are valid, the doctors say.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
There are also concerns about privacy, according to KFF.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
That history concerns Artemis 1, which sent an uncrewed Orion to lunar orbit and back to Earth in late 2022.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
White, managing partner of the Sacramento law firm White Brenner, said the Facebook page is irrelevant because the issue before the court concerns building code violations.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
However, the next frontier of risk concerns the channel through which the content is delivered.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent surveys highlight the interest and concerns new graduates have about managing money.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
But then concerns about animal welfare rose, and the acute public-health risks faded.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The biopic has got other, far more pressing concerns on its mind, like the multitude of dollar signs floating before its eyes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Education advocates have expressed concerns that, in the latter case, the cash infusion might be a one-off, rather than a sustained investment.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Perryman noted that the mental health concerns of former players may stem from addiction or depression.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But patient privacy concerns are valid, the doctors say.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
There are also concerns about privacy, according to KFF.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
This new release, obviously, concerns the latter two innovations.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
That history concerns Artemis 1, which sent an uncrewed Orion to lunar orbit and back to Earth in late 2022.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
White, managing partner of the Sacramento law firm White Brenner, said the Facebook page is irrelevant because the issue before the court concerns building code violations.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
However, the next frontier of risk concerns the channel through which the content is delivered.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent surveys highlight the interest and concerns new graduates have about managing money.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
But then concerns about animal welfare rose, and the acute public-health risks faded.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harris’ death underscored growing concerns about the risks of riding small, low-speed electric vehicles and the shortcomings of the user agreements riders have with the companies that rent them.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Downs is a rare safety who covers like a cornerback, tackles like a linebacker, and blitzes like an edge rusher.—
Bill Jones,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Georgia, extreme drought now covers 71% of the state, the highest since 2012.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Punishment that, in this case, ultimately affects children.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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With irrigation shrinking and solar replacing crops, longtime farmworker Rosa Ramirez worries about disappearing jobs.—
Jeff St. John,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Arca worries about safety in the shelter — but not from the war.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.—
Shirley Zhao,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was also no evidence that these firms or any of their lawyers are connected to the González Silvera case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether that future excites or alarms fans, the law—not nostalgia or tradition—will determine who suits up in March.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The development of Moltbook, with AI bots forming their own social media, alarms him.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the meeting, Warsh disclosed financial interests exceeding $100 million.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edens did not conduct a psychological evaluation of Horner and did not offer an opinion on whether Horner presents a risk of future violence.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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