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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
Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Senate leaders have negotiated to calm concerns about issues such as Medicaid cuts and whether overall government spending is reduced enough.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That was concerning to Jon Christensen of the L.A. Parks Alliance, one of the two groups that filed the long-running environmental lawsuit against the gondola project.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Noun
As many executives confront mounting time constraints associated with travel, explore ways to expand their company's reach and navigate concerns around their health and safety, some companies may be considering hosting hybrid events instead of in-person ones.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Senate leaders have negotiated to calm concerns about issues such as Medicaid cuts and whether overall government spending is reduced enough.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Verb
Beyond risking rising premiums or getting dropped by insurers, nearly half of homeowners said they are concerned delaying maintenance in 2025 has made their house less safe.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That was concerning to Jon Christensen of the L.A. Parks Alliance, one of the two groups that filed the long-running environmental lawsuit against the gondola project.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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Lane is an award-winning reporter for the Metropolis newspaper, the Daily Planet, who becomes Superman — and his alter ego Clark Kent's — closest confidant and primary love interest.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Their visits to the ophthalmologist are now every six months, but Maggie admits the worry never quite fades.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Meanwhile, there was hand-wringing in the NASCAR garage over headlines about high crime and worries about whether the Cup Series cars would be able to have a good show on such a narrow course.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The front of the building was covered in heavy smoke and flames, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Although long covered by artists like Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, and Joni Mitchell, this is the only version in existence of Guthrie himself singing it.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Nearly 3,000 properties nationwide are affected — and a staggering number are right here in South Florida, with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at ground zero.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Intimate partner violence affects as many as 10 million Americans every year.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
6 July 2025
Verb
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There’s something delicious about sipping lemonade after a dip in the pool, looking down from the balcony at the day-trippers all hot and bothered below.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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That really bothers me more than anything else; that bothers me more than even being excluded.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In fact, the company claims there are no formal education or work requirements.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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As for himself, though, nearly all of his $1.2 billion fortune is parked in his homebuilding company Neal Communities, which has put up 25,000 houses, all in Florida.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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These attempts challenge long-standing norms of academic freedom—that is, the ability of a teacher or researcher in higher education to investigate and discuss subjects without fear of political interference.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Rather than basing trades on company fundamentals or earnings outlooks, many investors appear to be reacting to market trends and peer activity — a pattern commonly associated with FOMO, or fear of missing out.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Other popular restaurants including Duke’s Malibu are still closed due to damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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While wedding planning, the pair was inspired by Alyssa's older sister, who included couples trivia at her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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