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
Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Kansas City voters overwhelmingly renewed the city’s 1% earnings tax on Tuesday, maintaining a critical funding source for city services and unmistakably staving off concerns that the city’s budget could be thrown into disarray.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
At a legislative hearing called to address escalating concerns about wild predators, including coyotes, Wade Crowfoot, the state’s top environmental officer, called the situation a crisis.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Even as concerns over the economy and interest rates rise, agents in the first quarter still said the market was either in the buyer’s favor or balanced.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Adding insult to injury, major carriers including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have even paused transit through the corridor, raising concerns about delays, rerouting and rising freight costs for goods moving in and out of the Persian Gulf.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel withdrew its diplomats amid security concerns and deteriorating relations with Turkey, following the war in Gaza.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
But the sea lies in a region of the Golden State where there are already numerous environmental concerns, and some residents worry that plundering for lithium could exacerbate the problem.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Such a topic is not governed by antitrust law, which concerns commercial activities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Cline also said a question Aurora Water is receiving from the community concerns data centers.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That case concerns an account suspension.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The case concerns thousands of asylum seekers who had made appointments with immigration officials by using a Biden administration phone app called CBP One.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The eligibility discussion concerns an NCAA proposal that came out this week to tweak the rules about who can play and who can’t.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His official complaint has been lodged with the judges of the French War Crimes Unit and concerns Israel’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut on November 26 2024, which killed seven civilians.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
What concerns her most is that the current moment is reshuffling economic roles without doing the deeper cultural work.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Parents raise concerns about transparency After Vanscoy's arrest, parents whose children are in the Burleson league said on social media that they are disappointed with the lack of transparency from the BYA on the matter.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Kansas City voters overwhelmingly renewed the city’s 1% earnings tax on Tuesday, maintaining a critical funding source for city services and unmistakably staving off concerns that the city’s budget could be thrown into disarray.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
At a legislative hearing called to address escalating concerns about wild predators, including coyotes, Wade Crowfoot, the state’s top environmental officer, called the situation a crisis.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Even as concerns over the economy and interest rates rise, agents in the first quarter still said the market was either in the buyer’s favor or balanced.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Adding insult to injury, major carriers including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have even paused transit through the corridor, raising concerns about delays, rerouting and rising freight costs for goods moving in and out of the Persian Gulf.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel withdrew its diplomats amid security concerns and deteriorating relations with Turkey, following the war in Gaza.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
But the sea lies in a region of the Golden State where there are already numerous environmental concerns, and some residents worry that plundering for lithium could exacerbate the problem.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
But then concerns about animal welfare rose, and the acute public-health risks faded.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Such a topic is not governed by antitrust law, which concerns commercial activities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Cline also said a question Aurora Water is receiving from the community concerns data centers.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That case concerns an account suspension.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The case concerns thousands of asylum seekers who had made appointments with immigration officials by using a Biden administration phone app called CBP One.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The eligibility discussion concerns an NCAA proposal that came out this week to tweak the rules about who can play and who can’t.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His official complaint has been lodged with the judges of the French War Crimes Unit and concerns Israel’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut on November 26 2024, which killed seven civilians.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
What concerns her most is that the current moment is reshuffling economic roles without doing the deeper cultural work.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Martie now buys bulk overstock from trendy companies, then ships orders from its Texas warehouse.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Irene Wright covers the governor's race in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Republicans’ stance on pesticides has been a key point of contention in negotiations for the federal Farm Bill, which covers everything from food security programs to farm subsidies.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that originates in the retina and usually affects children under the age of 4, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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While he's taken steps to protect his home, Miles worries his efforts may not be enough — especially if a larger vehicle is involved.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Goolsbee worries that the longer inflation stays above the Federal Reserve's 2% percent target, the greater the risk that high inflation becomes baked into the economy.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chinese firms play a major role in Indonesia’s clean energy supply chain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 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
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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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With a guardian ad litem, it was determined that Ever will remain in Mortensen's custody, with up to 8 hours per week of supervised visitation for Paul, in the best interests of the toddler.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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States still have agency and the capacity to make decisions for themselves, and ultimately national interests override other considerations.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The central and longest section presents the Guru’s grievances against Aurangzeb in the style of a Sufi pir (spiritual guide) addressing a deviant murid (disciple), indicting the emperor for violating the oath and sanctioning the murder of Gobind Singh’s sons.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its hybrid analog-digital architecture now presents reliability challenges as components age out of production.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Concerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerns. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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