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
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Garrett said the move was driven by concerns – shared by many educators – that much of the homework students are assigned – especially in math – is needlessly repetitive, takes too long to complete and hasn't adapted to the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Monday’s meeting drew a passionate crowd to the Sea View Hotel, where residents voiced concerns about the scale and impact of the project.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Vaishnav added that safety is high on the list of concerns from riders.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Disney isn’t the first theme park or major SoCal venue to utilize such technology, but Times news writer Hannah Fry spoke to guests about its implementation and delved into the ethical concerns surrounding it.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
More recently, Nvidia's doomed effort to acquire the British chip designer Arm Holdings encountered regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions, including China, before collapsing under the weight of geopolitical and competition concerns.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Figuet said the concerns have mostly to do with the additional burden placed on pilots and the possibility of delays or other logistical issues.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
What concerns leaders of local governments are projections that show a troubling trend downward.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The logline concerns two rival spies who cross paths in a Lamaze class as their wives become fast friends.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
And most importantly, concerns that other organizations would use their spending to push for a salary tax in upcoming labor negotiations.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Westlands officials have said community funding tied to solar revenues would likely begin years after construction starts, once projects are operating — a timeline that concerns residents already struggling with rising bills and fewer farm jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the most harrowing stories concerns a woman who stayed at the bedside of her dying husband, a firefighter.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Trump has said the project would rely on private donations, raising concerns about donors seeking influence.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, Garrett said the move was driven by concerns – shared by many educators – that much of the homework students are assigned – especially in math – is needlessly repetitive, takes too long to complete and hasn't adapted to the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Monday’s meeting drew a passionate crowd to the Sea View Hotel, where residents voiced concerns about the scale and impact of the project.
—Cbs News Miami, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Vaishnav added that safety is high on the list of concerns from riders.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Disney isn’t the first theme park or major SoCal venue to utilize such technology, but Times news writer Hannah Fry spoke to guests about its implementation and delved into the ethical concerns surrounding it.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
More recently, Nvidia's doomed effort to acquire the British chip designer Arm Holdings encountered regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions, including China, before collapsing under the weight of geopolitical and competition concerns.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Figuet said the concerns have mostly to do with the additional burden placed on pilots and the possibility of delays or other logistical issues.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
What concerns leaders of local governments are projections that show a troubling trend downward.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The logline concerns two rival spies who cross paths in a Lamaze class as their wives become fast friends.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
And most importantly, concerns that other organizations would use their spending to push for a salary tax in upcoming labor negotiations.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Westlands officials have said community funding tied to solar revenues would likely begin years after construction starts, once projects are operating — a timeline that concerns residents already struggling with rising bills and fewer farm jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the most harrowing stories concerns a woman who stayed at the bedside of her dying husband, a firefighter.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Other companies such as Meta, Block and Oracle have announced layoffs this year.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both digital and physical collectibles such as player jersey patches.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The question of how Venus’s atmosphere affects probes isn’t just about the past—the list of artifacts may be growing soon because more probes are set to land on Venus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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Sheppard worries about possible injury or burnout as Gout grows.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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That’s also the gap that worries Ben Mizes, president of Clever Real Estate.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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South Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix is fielding offers from big tech firms to invest in specific production pipelines in order to ramp memory chip production, Reuters reported last week.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Households consumed less, firms invested less, imports fell, and recessions compressed spending.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Whether that future excites or alarms fans, the law—not nostalgia or tradition—will determine who suits up in March.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The development of Moltbook, with AI bots forming their own social media, alarms him.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Charles used a portion of the speech to praise NATO and the role the defence alliance has played in protecting their citizens and interests.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Adair’s family and attorneys argue having Fatherley out of custody presents a danger to the public, and is an unfair system, since anyone else charged with murder would be arrested, Daniels said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The exhibition’s first wall presents a large photograph of Nicky holding their mother’s urn to set the scene.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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