as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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1
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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2
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
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
The global index provider extended Indonesia’s status as an emerging market after freezing the country’s stocks in its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For Dominguez, the images raised additional concerns.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The plot unraveled on June 11 when Proper's mother went to police with concerns about her son's behavior online, recent firearms purchases and plans to travel, according to a criminal complaint.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Camp residents main concerns were daily survival.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The show concerns itself with events that unfold some 200 years before those shown in Game of Thrones.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Yet the larger omission in the STAT article concerns outcomes.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
One example concerns the theft of approximately 30 firearms from Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
So that is one of the things that absolutely concerns me, as someone who has gas in my tank or money in my pocket.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
The alleged threat is portrayed as undermining First Amendment protections for freedom of association, which concerns the ability of groups to engage in expression and group activities without government interference.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
The complaint details concerns that minors are exposed to explicit material and other harmful content through TikTok’s algorithm.
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Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Noun
Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
The global index provider extended Indonesia’s status as an emerging market after freezing the country’s stocks in its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For Dominguez, the images raised additional concerns.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The plot unraveled on June 11 when Proper's mother went to police with concerns about her son's behavior online, recent firearms purchases and plans to travel, according to a criminal complaint.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Camp residents main concerns were daily survival.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
The pact also fails to address Iran’s missile program and its network of proxy militant groups – concerns many Gulf states consider more immediate than Tehran’s nuclear activities.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The show concerns itself with events that unfold some 200 years before those shown in Game of Thrones.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Yet the larger omission in the STAT article concerns outcomes.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
One example concerns the theft of approximately 30 firearms from Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico.
—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
So that is one of the things that absolutely concerns me, as someone who has gas in my tank or money in my pocket.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
The alleged threat is portrayed as undermining First Amendment protections for freedom of association, which concerns the ability of groups to engage in expression and group activities without government interference.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
The complaint details concerns that minors are exposed to explicit material and other harmful content through TikTok’s algorithm.
—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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Mythos 5 access will be restored to around 100 organizations that include government agencies and private companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
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One of the options presented must be placing a premium on companies with at least 250 employees, who don’t offer health coverage, to offset the cost to taxpayers for having their workers enrolled in Medi-Cal, according to the deal.
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The money from that contingency fund would be distributed to the city only after LA28 covers its own costs, according to the city’s summary.
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It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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But there has been a 30% decline in North America’s wild bird population over the last 50 years, which affects the economy and our quality of life.
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Eftekhari worries that the mood at Iran’s first match, where fans and protesters clashed, affected the players.
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Iran’s president worries about street protests Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed concern that some Iranians could openly protest again.
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The report by two environmental consulting firms — one chosen by the ranch’s managers and one by Costilla County leaders — found that the extensive sections of fence were threatening wildlife by blocking their movement to food, water and safe habitat.
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Civil rights firms like ours will be able to afford handling such suits because the act requires a federal agent who loses such a case to pay the plaintiff’s legal fees.
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).
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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.
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However, Lander has accused Goldman of cozying up to Wall Street interests, including corporate political action committees.
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Perhaps not coincidentally, by the millennium, the number of farms operated primarily by women was rising and women were increasingly active in everything from driving tractors to advocating for farmers’ interests.
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