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
CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Japanese bonds gained after a 40-year auction drew the strongest demand since March, easing immediate worries about long-term debt even as fiscal concerns mount ahead of a snap election.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Only two players who wanted a ban cited safety concerns.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Passmore says conversations about safety concerns were already underway before the incident amongst residents.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The human therapist can observe how the AI persona therapist handles client questions and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Moehlig added that her members, and members of the nationwide coalition that is pushing back against limits on gender-affirming care with lawsuits, believe that concerns over referrals to the Department of Justice are overblown.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The companies have spoken on those concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez said the amendment clarifies that violations of the disclosure requirement would be enforced as civil violations, a change intended to address concerns raised earlier in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
By making the characters’ concerns full-length musical numbers, High School Musical acknowledges just how all encompassing these problems can feel.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit concerns Pattie Gonia’s alleged use of the company trademarks.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
While Development Challenges Persist One of the most persistent findings in the report concerns professional development.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Section 4 concerns the removal of a president who is unable or unwilling to perform their duties.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
One of the most intriguing chapters concerns the origins of garden design.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The third danger concerns that lack of accountability involved in circumventing Congress.
—Kent Jones, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2026
Union concerns The Nor Cal Carpenters Union, in a letter to the Sites Project Authority, detailed its concerns about who was chosen as the construction manager at risk overseeing a significant amount of the $6 billion-plus project.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
At his insistence, much of his music was removed from the platform for several months beginning in 2015 because of his concerns about audio quality.
—CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Japanese bonds gained after a 40-year auction drew the strongest demand since March, easing immediate worries about long-term debt even as fiscal concerns mount ahead of a snap election.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Only two players who wanted a ban cited safety concerns.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Passmore says conversations about safety concerns were already underway before the incident amongst residents.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The human therapist can observe how the AI persona therapist handles client questions and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Moehlig added that her members, and members of the nationwide coalition that is pushing back against limits on gender-affirming care with lawsuits, believe that concerns over referrals to the Department of Justice are overblown.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The companies have spoken on those concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez said the amendment clarifies that violations of the disclosure requirement would be enforced as civil violations, a change intended to address concerns raised earlier in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sure enough, the pounds start falling off, at a rate that concerns the increasingly interested Alanya.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
By making the characters’ concerns full-length musical numbers, High School Musical acknowledges just how all encompassing these problems can feel.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit concerns Pattie Gonia’s alleged use of the company trademarks.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
While Development Challenges Persist One of the most persistent findings in the report concerns professional development.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Section 4 concerns the removal of a president who is unable or unwilling to perform their duties.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
One of the most intriguing chapters concerns the origins of garden design.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The third danger concerns that lack of accountability involved in circumventing Congress.
—Kent Jones, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2026
Union concerns The Nor Cal Carpenters Union, in a letter to the Sites Project Authority, detailed its concerns about who was chosen as the construction manager at risk overseeing a significant amount of the $6 billion-plus project.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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Spokespersons for Musk's companies, Tesla and X, didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sean is president of one of the biggest independent media companies in Canada.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tourism boards in Wisconsin consistently note that seasonal demand affects accommodation availability, making early communication especially helpful for guests.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The dense fog advisory also affects communities including Fresno, Merced, Kerman, Los Banos, Sanger, Selma, Tulare and Visalia.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Reyes worries the winter storm gripping North Texas will have serious consequences for her finances.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Isabel worries about a golf ball hitting her amid the customers’ wild swings.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most major tech firms hated the bill, catching the Governor between California’s two most prominent industries.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Unlike a typical lotion, this product not only moisturizes the skin, but also firms, smooths, and brightens it as well.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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But what alarms him most is the silence from the business community.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 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
Noun
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Under Canadian federal law, export permits can only be issued if a transfer is in the animals' best interests and would require medical assessments of every whale and dolphin.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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David McAllister, member of the European Parliament and chair of its foreign affairs committee, summed up the balancing act that the region needs to maintain between pursuing its own economic interests while maintaining good relations with Washington.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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