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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
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 28 May 2025
While the insurance industry is not opposed to a study, the way this legislation is structured raises serious concerns.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Miami has been vulnerable on set pieces all season, a recurring issue that concerns Mascherano.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Many consumers also have voiced concern about having to plug the vehicle in.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 28 May 2025
While the insurance industry is not opposed to a study, the way this legislation is structured raises serious concerns.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Verb
The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:20 p.m.
—Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Miami has been vulnerable on set pieces all season, a recurring issue that concerns Mascherano.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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If interest rates do indeed go down later in mid-June after the next FOMC meeting, the cost of capital should decline for many companies that are paying back variable rate small business loans.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There happens to be one available that would help ease any worry about Bosa's injury issues throughout the year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4330 From covering the World Series to the World Cup, Pete Grathoff has done a little bit of everything since joining The Kansas City Star in 1997.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Some have said that the dollar’s reserve currency status may be affected, perhaps diminished somewhat – which would have many ramifications, including a rise in the cost to the U.S. for financing its deficits.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That level comes with health warnings of emergency conditions where everyone is more likely to be affected, according to AirNow.—
COREY WILLIAMS,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Verb
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After years of ‘losing culture,’ can the new-look Chicago Bears turn things around on defense? Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard didn’t bother mincing words.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Users do have to purchase such gadgets, learn how to utilize them, and put them on their body, however, which are all steps that many folks simply won't bother taking.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 May 2025
Noun
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In the earnings call earlier this month, Zimmerman said the company was going through a corporate restructuring and had eliminated multiple senior executive positions.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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And with good reason: 88% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as the product itself.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Such a low number spurred fears the ongoing trade war may finally be starting to affect the economy’s hard data.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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Choosing to be bold and to fight fear is not the easy choice.—
Mitchell W. Berger,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Special guest stars included Lou Diamond Phillips and Lea Salonga.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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