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
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Inflation concerns Another factor that could push the RBI in favour of a rate cut is the risk of higher inflation.
—Sri Jegarajah,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But behind the courteous gesture, there are lingering concerns of how overtourism might impact Ishigaki’s rich natural environment and potentially overwhelm its infrastructure, concerns that extend to other neighboring remote islands.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Board member Melanie Freeman requested a discussion about bathroom policies generally, citing concerns about vaping, bullying and student supervision in school bathrooms.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Among other concerns was the possibility of car traffic from visitors in a neighborhood plagued by congestion.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Instead, as previously detailed by The Athletic, Spurs’ recent concerns have been cash-based.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
The closest analog to what Blue Origin is attempting to do, therefore, concerns the rebuild of Space Launch Complex-40, which was largely destroyed by the AMOS-6 failure.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
One concerns private family ties at this point; the other is part of the institution's literal framework.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Today, the church’s messaging on religious freedom, at least in the United States, usually concerns protecting beliefs that clash with secular progressivism and LGBTQ+ protections.
—Benjamin Park, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
What concerns him more is the structural trajectory heading into an expected IPO.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Despite a promising first month of relief pitching, the preseason concerns surrounding the bullpen are proving to be correct.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The story concerns a young woman named Alejandra (Ana Celeste), who feels pressured into faking a pregnancy.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
But Kadous says that users are also asking Ansari to help guide them through difficult times, which concerns him, because the questions would be better directed at an imam or another community member.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Noun
Some who voted to impeach him now support his campaign, while others have raised concerns about his candidacy.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Inflation concerns Another factor that could push the RBI in favour of a rate cut is the risk of higher inflation.
—Sri Jegarajah,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But behind the courteous gesture, there are lingering concerns of how overtourism might impact Ishigaki’s rich natural environment and potentially overwhelm its infrastructure, concerns that extend to other neighboring remote islands.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Board member Melanie Freeman requested a discussion about bathroom policies generally, citing concerns about vaping, bullying and student supervision in school bathrooms.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Among other concerns was the possibility of car traffic from visitors in a neighborhood plagued by congestion.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Instead, as previously detailed by The Athletic, Spurs’ recent concerns have been cash-based.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
Spielberg’s latest, like some of his earliest and most beloved films, again concerns what might fall from above.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The closest analog to what Blue Origin is attempting to do, therefore, concerns the rebuild of Space Launch Complex-40, which was largely destroyed by the AMOS-6 failure.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
One concerns private family ties at this point; the other is part of the institution's literal framework.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Today, the church’s messaging on religious freedom, at least in the United States, usually concerns protecting beliefs that clash with secular progressivism and LGBTQ+ protections.
—Benjamin Park, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
What concerns him more is the structural trajectory heading into an expected IPO.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Despite a promising first month of relief pitching, the preseason concerns surrounding the bullpen are proving to be correct.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The story concerns a young woman named Alejandra (Ana Celeste), who feels pressured into faking a pregnancy.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
But Kadous says that users are also asking Ansari to help guide them through difficult times, which concerns him, because the questions would be better directed at an imam or another community member.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The program currently requires companies to submit a plan to the EPA outlining safety precautions, hazard assessments in the case of an accidental release and emergency response steps.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This affects devices like the original Kindle, Kindle DX, and the 2012 Kindle Paperwhite.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Two particles become linked so closely that changing one instantly affects the other, even across large distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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His comments come as concerns mount over the possibility of AI replacing jobs and worries that the tech is moving too quickly.—
Annie Palmer,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Wall Street worries the Fed is wildly off course in fighting inflation.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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And the trucking firms that Target contracts with can operate with fuller loads.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Venture capital and private equity firms have backed egg freezing start-ups, and have bought up and invested in existing private and academic fertility clinics to consolidate them into giant networks.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The art world, with its credentialism, opaque jargon, and tendency to bow to powerful interests, bears a structural resemblance to both politics and academia.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center, two nonprofits focused on government ethics, wrote that accepting ballroom donations from companies and individuals with business before the government presents a conflict of interest.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Ultimately, each inflation environment presents both opportunities and risks.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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