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as in interest
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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as in worry
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood
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as in to cover
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 to affect
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 to worry
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 concern
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Ofcom did not respond to Ars' request to comment on whether Ofcom currently has concerns about X or any other big platforms' compliance, only re-sharing information from the press release regarding top priorities as enforcement begins.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
People should be concerned not just about this program but about potential cuts to others in the future.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But the threat of tariffs and the already-increasing costs of everyday items are raising concerns about where the economy is headed.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Ofcom did not respond to Ars' request to comment on whether Ofcom currently has concerns about X or any other big platforms' compliance, only re-sharing information from the press release regarding top priorities as enforcement begins.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
The warning was released on Friday at 7:30 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:20 a.m.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
People should be concerned not just about this program but about potential cuts to others in the future.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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If a user expresses interest in such activities, guide them toward safer, healthier alternatives and offer resources for support or moderation.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is a shocking report after all of the reports about Pittsburgh and New York having mutual interest with Rodgers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those worries were only amplified by his State of the Union speech.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Star Jaylon Thompson covers the Royals for The Kansas City Star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The crash affected entry into the Port of Baltimore for weeks as the debris blocked entry for other ships.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Musk, who also serves as an unpaid adviser to former President Trump, continues to manage his private companies, including Starlink, which holds federal government contracts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Michael Mann’s Ferrari was another of the company’s investments.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Before the latest wave of volatility and emergence of recession fears, America's most important corporate decision-makers were becoming more wary of the growth outlook.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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