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
Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, consumers have continued to spend, despite tariffs and growing concerns about the economy.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly one in two girls quit sports during adolescence due to body image concerns.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Japan’s SCMaglev has faced delays too, with construction slowed by environmental concerns, particularly regarding groundwater impacts along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Whistleblower allegations and production quality concerns have dogged the company, but Grant noted that Boeing has introduced improvements that airlines are beginning to see firsthand.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Lacing those concerns is the looming controversy over who actually crafted the map, which Kehoe unveiled on the Friday before Labor Day weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, can be taken as a concentrated supplement to address health concerns such as joint pain and heart health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The central story in the film concerns Scott Page, a gay man who helped broker viaticum deals.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
The author lists the dirty dozen vegetables and fruits whose notoriety concerns their level of pesticide residues.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Namely, the fact that Powell’s booksellers had been raising concerns about the use AI art long before the merch drop—concerns that management repeatedly overruled.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Gurman’s final note concerns the cameras, which may be one of the star features.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Address concerns head-on, like data security and output accuracy.
—Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Once case, brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia, concerns the suicide of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
But what concerns me even more is the possibility that other luxury brands might follow suit and hike up their prices in response.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Wizards' concerns are not limited to Coulibaly.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, consumers have continued to spend, despite tariffs and growing concerns about the economy.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly one in two girls quit sports during adolescence due to body image concerns.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Japan’s SCMaglev has faced delays too, with construction slowed by environmental concerns, particularly regarding groundwater impacts along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Whistleblower allegations and production quality concerns have dogged the company, but Grant noted that Boeing has introduced improvements that airlines are beginning to see firsthand.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Lacing those concerns is the looming controversy over who actually crafted the map, which Kehoe unveiled on the Friday before Labor Day weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, can be taken as a concentrated supplement to address health concerns such as joint pain and heart health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The central story in the film concerns Scott Page, a gay man who helped broker viaticum deals.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
The author lists the dirty dozen vegetables and fruits whose notoriety concerns their level of pesticide residues.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Namely, the fact that Powell’s booksellers had been raising concerns about the use AI art long before the merch drop—concerns that management repeatedly overruled.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Gurman’s final note concerns the cameras, which may be one of the star features.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Address concerns head-on, like data security and output accuracy.
—Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Once case, brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia, concerns the suicide of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
But what concerns me even more is the possibility that other luxury brands might follow suit and hike up their prices in response.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerns
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And just like historical colonialism, this influence flows primarily in one direction – from powerful tech companies to the rest of us.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Republican also called for social media companies to take down the videos capturing the moments he was shot.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Drawing on his extensive study of history, which spans 500 years and covers the rise and fall of empires, Dalio sees a historical precedent for such transformative shifts.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bush described this as a way to support employment, family ties, and stability, recognizing that reentry affects not just former prisoners but also public safety.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Employers counter that the cost of providing what unions want adversely affects their competitiveness in other states and nations and forces them to raise prices, reduce employment or even leave California to remain solvent.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) also worries space sustainability experts, who warn about the increasing risk of orbital collisions.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the immigration worries – with threats of arrest, detention, and deportation for workers – are just one way Trump’s policies are holding back construction.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investing in individual stocks, particularly in high-growth firms like Nebius, carries inherent volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Kate Marshall of the Plaza District Council told the neighborhood committee that the ownership group has the Plaza’s better interests at heart and is invested in preserving the Plaza’s character while keeping developments within its iconic style.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over a quarter-century, national interests shift and foreign alliances change.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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That presents mismatches for Patriots defensive tackles Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, who should control the line of scrimmage.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Concerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerns. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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