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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
The congresswoman also raised concerns about al-Sharaa's background and the treatment of Christians in Syria.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Sure, there are concerns that Tucker doesn’t possess elite bat speed, and his sprint speed is well below average, but fewer offensive talents of his stature become available in free agency nowadays.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also concerns that the health impact on the city of more than 3 million people could be more significant than currently thought.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Disruptions at the oft-congested Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, pose concerns to the wider global apparel supply chain, given that the market is the second-largest exporter of garments behind China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Of the 40 residents, most agreed with the concerns.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The case also concerns tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, as well as a baseline 10% levy slapped on nearly all imports.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
All of these things are indeed true in Einstein’s relativity, but the concept of relativity — which specifically concerns itself with the existence of an absolute reference frame — is much, much older than an Einsteinian concoction.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
As Sportico has detailed, many of these cases have come up short, including because courts have found the VPPA concerns information that would be decipherable to an ordinary person—like a list of videos someone watched—whereas interpretation of cookies requires technology and expertise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Proposition 50 is on the ballot in California, which concerns the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The boomerang reaches new levels of significance Australian boomerangs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and typically, the feat of engineering behind them concerns the weapon’s ability to return to the thrower.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
A lot of these products pack a larger caffeine punch, so if that concerns you then Naked Protein’s comparatively tame 95mg might be more your speed.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
The possibility of more gas plants concerns environmental advocates.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
The congresswoman also raised concerns about al-Sharaa's background and the treatment of Christians in Syria.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Sure, there are concerns that Tucker doesn’t possess elite bat speed, and his sprint speed is well below average, but fewer offensive talents of his stature become available in free agency nowadays.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also concerns that the health impact on the city of more than 3 million people could be more significant than currently thought.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Disruptions at the oft-congested Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, pose concerns to the wider global apparel supply chain, given that the market is the second-largest exporter of garments behind China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Of the 40 residents, most agreed with the concerns.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
What concerns you most about today's online security risks?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The case also concerns tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, as well as a baseline 10% levy slapped on nearly all imports.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
All of these things are indeed true in Einstein’s relativity, but the concept of relativity — which specifically concerns itself with the existence of an absolute reference frame — is much, much older than an Einsteinian concoction.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
As Sportico has detailed, many of these cases have come up short, including because courts have found the VPPA concerns information that would be decipherable to an ordinary person—like a list of videos someone watched—whereas interpretation of cookies requires technology and expertise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Proposition 50 is on the ballot in California, which concerns the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The boomerang reaches new levels of significance Australian boomerangs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and typically, the feat of engineering behind them concerns the weapon’s ability to return to the thrower.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
A lot of these products pack a larger caffeine punch, so if that concerns you then Naked Protein’s comparatively tame 95mg might be more your speed.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
The possibility of more gas plants concerns environmental advocates.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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In a recent LinkedIn survey, nearly half of companies expected employees to start using AI, yet 41% of professionals already feel overwhelmed by how quickly they are expected to master it.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The price will be closer to $350 (exact costs will vary by dose), although the companies have promised to drop the price over the next two years, administration officials told reporters earlier today.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect (NTD) that affects the spine and is usually identified at birth.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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One such affliction is Tay-Sachs, a disease that disproportionately affects people of Ashkenazi descent and destroys brain and spinal nerve cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For example, Mark Jaffe, who leads the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, worries Mamdani’s proposals for city-run grocery stores would cut into business at bodegas.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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McKellar worries that kids who are afraid of math tend to grow into adults who avoid numbers.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Private-equity firms are deeply embedded in the disaster-recovery industry, sometimes relying on the low-wage labor of immigrants and incarcerated people in order to provide reconstruction services at cut rates.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Because of that relative safety and the fast growth of prediction market first-movers, there’s a broad trend of sports betting firms considering the CFTC path.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Concerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerns. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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