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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
As the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his wife and two young children, Bagrak says his immediate concerns were about affording healthcare and paying the mortgage.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Initial concerns that up to five people may have been buried under rubble turned out to be wrong, police said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Some new moms blur out their baby’s face due to privacy concerns on social media.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Seen in this light, Tik-Tok offers an early model for thinking about how humans imagine intelligent machines behaving, anticipating modern concerns about control and trust that shape today’s debates about AI.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2026
The union also flagged domestic concerns.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Just over half of scientists in our survey reported that international students or postdocs have expressed concerns to them about deportation.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The first-year Wings coach also didn’t offer any specifics on the injury, but told reporters that no concerns regarding the knee arose during the predraft evaluation process.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
The story concerns a grieving father who, after losing his wife, sends a message out into the stars…and something out there starts to talk back.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
What concerns me just as much is that this war began without congressional approval, which is a direct violation of the War Powers Act and the Constitution.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
What concerns leaders of local governments are projections that show a troubling trend downward.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
And most importantly, concerns that other organizations would use their spending to push for a salary tax in upcoming labor negotiations.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
As the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his wife and two young children, Bagrak says his immediate concerns were about affording healthcare and paying the mortgage.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Initial concerns that up to five people may have been buried under rubble turned out to be wrong, police said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Some new moms blur out their baby’s face due to privacy concerns on social media.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Seen in this light, Tik-Tok offers an early model for thinking about how humans imagine intelligent machines behaving, anticipating modern concerns about control and trust that shape today’s debates about AI.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2026
The union also flagged domestic concerns.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Just over half of scientists in our survey reported that international students or postdocs have expressed concerns to them about deportation.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The first-year Wings coach also didn’t offer any specifics on the injury, but told reporters that no concerns regarding the knee arose during the predraft evaluation process.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
Neil Chilson, head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, tells me what concerns him about this power struggle.
—Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
The story concerns a grieving father who, after losing his wife, sends a message out into the stars…and something out there starts to talk back.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
What concerns me just as much is that this war began without congressional approval, which is a direct violation of the War Powers Act and the Constitution.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
What concerns leaders of local governments are projections that show a troubling trend downward.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
And most importantly, concerns that other organizations would use their spending to push for a salary tax in upcoming labor negotiations.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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But according to Reilly, Varda and SpaceX are currently the only companies capable of launching experiments into orbit that don’t need to be operated by astronauts.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Cambria executives say the disease affects workers at countertop businesses that cut raw slabs on the cheap without the necessary protections, and that its workers cut the product safely.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Cancer affects one in four people around the world.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But this ambitious vision, which many in the sector think will become reality sooner or later, worries atmospheric researchers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Although consumer spending — which accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity — has largely held up this year, Ajilore worries that could change quickly.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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So far, however, Costco and FedEx are among the few big firms that have pledged to pass the government payments on to customers in the form of lower prices or refunds.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Surging gas prices are squeezing low- and middle-income households — Americans have spent $45 billion more on gasoline and diesel during the war than over the same period last year — while boosting the coffers of energy firms, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The focal point of escalating concern is oldest son Jeremy (Edik Beddoes) whose increasingly erratic behavior alarms those around him, not only for his safety but others as well.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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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
Noun
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And, maybe just, how did this shape your thoughts or interests?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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After all, what would the Bond film franchise be without love interests, sidekicks and, of course, villainesses?—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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