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as in worried
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as in sympathetic
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as in interested
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as in covered
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 affected
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 alarmed
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 concerned
Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
But while law enforcement praises corporations for handing over driver data, others are concerned that most of the information collected could be violating people’s privacy.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.
—Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Many experts are more concerned about radicalization from extremists on both sides.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ertel encouraged concerned residents to reach out to his office.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
But while law enforcement praises corporations for handing over driver data, others are concerned that most of the information collected could be violating people’s privacy.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.
—Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Many experts are more concerned about radicalization from extremists on both sides.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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Few folks are worried about how the yard looks, but Travis Hogan has a keen interest in green grass in January.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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But the more time Zuckerberg spends in Mar-a-Lago, the more Sam Altman and Tim Cook should be worried.—
Alex Heath,
The Verge,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hierarchy is sympathetic to the difficulties faced by former St. Pauli head coach Hurzeler in a new country and at a new level — St. Pauli won 2.Bundesliga under his command last season — with numerous changes to the squad and the non-playing staff all exacerbated by a mountain of injuries.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Older South Koreans, however, are more sympathetic to Yoon.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As of now, the Heat is not interested in having Butler remain away from the team while paying him the remainder of his $48.8 million salary for this season after his suspension is over.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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One of the forwards the north London side are interested in is RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Her custom Balenciaga couture, based on a design from the label’s fall 2023 collection, was covered in crystals.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
8 Jan. 2025
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He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reach out to your waste collection company to see how the service for your address is affected.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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City officials said at least 550 homes in Pasadena are affected by the evacuation orders, which cover large portions of the city’s northern neighborhoods along with most of eastern Altadena and nearly the entirety of Sierra Madre.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But then the rebels seized an opportunity, capitalizing on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Oliver, as usual, is more preoccupied with his own personal storyline than with the investigation at hand.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Your husband should’ve been more considerate about that.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Two people being very considerate, and a soft place for each other to land.—
Sonia Granados,
People.com,
20 Nov. 2024
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Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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