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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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
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Fears of climate change are decreasing in the United States, China and many Western countries relative to other concerns, according to a new survey.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit focuses on safety concerns for nearby residents, not Shalom's treatment of animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with elections scheduled for December, remained a central topic alongside broader regional stability concerns.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
But the health care industry is raising concerns that the price hike on the H-1B visa will threaten the ability of hospitals in rural and underserved areas to bring in foreign workers and fulfill a shortage of specialists needed to serve the community.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Platforms have been listening to advertiser concerns, Granger said, but the hope is to have Apple, Spotify and YouTube move to more of a standard, as advertisers look to see how an ad performs across all mediums.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the European Union opted to not renew its approval for Sulfuryl Fluoride citing concerns over risks to human health and the environment.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite a national decline in bank robberies over the past several years, Colorado remains among the top states for these crimes — a fact that concerns local banking leaders who report an uptick in heists.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Which is exactly the sort of thinking that concerns us.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Phase 3, this school year, concerns training and support for a uniform response to instances of harm using a process that prioritizes safety and support.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
What concerns me, however, is the conditions.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Del Toro’s film concerns Edith’s growing realization that her husband’s home might be infested with a few ghosts, but Crimson Peak’s story places a distant second to del Toro and his production team’s marvelous weaving of turn-of-the-century dread.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The dispute concerns the congressional map that Louisiana was required to redraw last year after being sued to ensure that there were two majority-Black districts.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
The latest not-quite-smoking-gun claim concerns a potential exomoon that may be erupting to spew debris onto and around its host planet.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Takaichi was expected to raise Japan’s security concerns about Beijing’s military build-up to Trump during his visit.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Fears of climate change are decreasing in the United States, China and many Western countries relative to other concerns, according to a new survey.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit focuses on safety concerns for nearby residents, not Shalom's treatment of animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with elections scheduled for December, remained a central topic alongside broader regional stability concerns.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
But the health care industry is raising concerns that the price hike on the H-1B visa will threaten the ability of hospitals in rural and underserved areas to bring in foreign workers and fulfill a shortage of specialists needed to serve the community.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Platforms have been listening to advertiser concerns, Granger said, but the hope is to have Apple, Spotify and YouTube move to more of a standard, as advertisers look to see how an ad performs across all mediums.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the European Union opted to not renew its approval for Sulfuryl Fluoride citing concerns over risks to human health and the environment.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The other legend concerns a black magic practitioner who fell in love with a princess.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite a national decline in bank robberies over the past several years, Colorado remains among the top states for these crimes — a fact that concerns local banking leaders who report an uptick in heists.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Which is exactly the sort of thinking that concerns us.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Phase 3, this school year, concerns training and support for a uniform response to instances of harm using a process that prioritizes safety and support.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
What concerns me, however, is the conditions.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Del Toro’s film concerns Edith’s growing realization that her husband’s home might be infested with a few ghosts, but Crimson Peak’s story places a distant second to del Toro and his production team’s marvelous weaving of turn-of-the-century dread.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The dispute concerns the congressional map that Louisiana was required to redraw last year after being sued to ensure that there were two majority-Black districts.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
The latest not-quite-smoking-gun claim concerns a potential exomoon that may be erupting to spew debris onto and around its host planet.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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Comcast One of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, the conglomerate owns NBCUniversal, which includes film studios such as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, cable channels such as CNBC and Bravo, as well as Peacock, a streaming platform.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plutonium will be converted into nuclear fuel The report highlighted that the department has allowed domestic nuclear energy companies to request up to 19 metric tons of plutonium from Cold War-era stockpiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new beach collection, which launched globally this week, covers shirts, shorts, swim shorts and accessories in Italian linen, silk and towelling with fine jacquard and embroidery across some of the pieces.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to Kroll Settlement Administration, the settlement fund covers attorney’s fees and expenses up to $200,000, service award to class representatives up to $3,000 and settlement administration costs, which are still to be determined.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Endometriosis affects about 10% of people who have periods.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The recall affects about 357,000 products in addition to about 3,000 sold in Canada.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the dean worries about how the situation will come off to the rest of the academic community.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Garder worries about the dollars that aren’t coming in at all if travelers decide to skip national parks during the shutdown.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, Wall Street overall is bullish on stocks, with many of the big firms ditching their cautious tones and urging investors not to bet against the market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The law firms are asking anyone who may have been impacted by the data breach to fill out forms on their website or contact their offices.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 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
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Forecasters said interests elsewhere in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba should monitor the progress of Melissa.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tesla’s board said the package is needed keep him focused on Tesla given all his other holdings and interests.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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This evolution presents a major opportunity for telcos.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween 5 presents more supernatural elements than previous Halloween films, with Jamie having a telepathic connection to her murderous uncle, and Michael being cursed and controlled by a cult to kill his family members.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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