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
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Deadline can reveal that the claimants, represented by law firm Edwin Coe, have filed a High Court complaint citing copyright and design right concerns.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s killing prompted ABC to temporarily suspend his late-night TV show, which has prompted widespread concerns around free speech.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The funding was canceled due to concerns over diversity, equity, and inclusion language in the grant application.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Department of Child Safety received a report in March 2016 with concerns that Sanaa might be neglected and underfed.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And so there are concerns from the defense team's perspective.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adrian Van Hauwermeiren, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Not that only one is natural but that sculpture concerns nature in a way that the stone cannot.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
But while scams continue to frequently target older demographics, one of the most dramatic upticks concerns younger populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
The controversy concerns Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record characterized by brutal restrictions of freedom of expression and systemic discrimination against minorities and women.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The main part of the Constitution spans four pages and mostly concerns the structure of the government.
—New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Another alleged flaw concerns Gastineau’s contention his publicity rights were used without authorization.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The agreement concerns the potential development of a commercial fusion power plant at the site of the decommissioned Bull Run Fossil Plant near Knoxville, Tennessee.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
During his latest media availability, Murray sought to ease any animal cruelty concerns his photo may have raised.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Deadline can reveal that the claimants, represented by law firm Edwin Coe, have filed a High Court complaint citing copyright and design right concerns.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s killing prompted ABC to temporarily suspend his late-night TV show, which has prompted widespread concerns around free speech.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The funding was canceled due to concerns over diversity, equity, and inclusion language in the grant application.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Department of Child Safety received a report in March 2016 with concerns that Sanaa might be neglected and underfed.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And so there are concerns from the defense team's perspective.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Crude concerns The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is on track for its worst week since late June, erasing last week’s gains.
—Adrian Van Hauwermeiren, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Not that only one is natural but that sculpture concerns nature in a way that the stone cannot.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
But while scams continue to frequently target older demographics, one of the most dramatic upticks concerns younger populations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
The controversy concerns Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record characterized by brutal restrictions of freedom of expression and systemic discrimination against minorities and women.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The main part of the Constitution spans four pages and mostly concerns the structure of the government.
—New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Another alleged flaw concerns Gastineau’s contention his publicity rights were used without authorization.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The agreement concerns the potential development of a commercial fusion power plant at the site of the decommissioned Bull Run Fossil Plant near Knoxville, Tennessee.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
During his latest media availability, Murray sought to ease any animal cruelty concerns his photo may have raised.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
Noun
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The plan is funded by insurance companies that do business in the state.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Carman provides teams with a dog vest, ID card, and liability insurance that covers them in the field.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dane revealed that he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, in April.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What about the present environment of censorship worries you the most?—
Fiction Non Fiction
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Jacobson worries about what strict bans will mean for developers taking a careful approach.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vietnam became the largest beneficiary when footwear firms began diversifying out of China starting in 2019.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the administration’s approach alarms other Jewish groups and erstwhile academic allies in the fight against campus antisemitism.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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See Model Trains If your interests lean toward railways and miniatures, Hendersonville has the place for you.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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These products keep their interests, encourage bonding, and help develop problem solving skills.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, more uninsured people mean more uncompensated care for hospitals, which presents its own problems for state budgets.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Altering menus presents challenges for restaurants.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Concerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerns. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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