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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
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As the transfer window ticked on and key targets joined other teams, internally, there was a concern about the quality of the squad and its ability to stay in the league.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
No new announcements have been made on talks concerning a broader ceasefire.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Long term effects and strategic autonomy Outside the U.S., there are concerns that, beyond short-term effects, tariffs could trigger deeper, longer-lasting changes to the space economy — and even realign international partnerships.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As the transfer window ticked on and key targets joined other teams, internally, there was a concern about the quality of the squad and its ability to stay in the league.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, fans quickly pointed out that their age gap was concerning, as Alana was 16 at the time while Carswell was 21, making her underage.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
No new announcements have been made on talks concerning a broader ceasefire.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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The outcome between the two candidates in the Commonwealth is not the only thing of national interest, though.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell this week said that the resulting inflation may affect interest rate policy.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More: Obamacare covers cancer screening and cholesterol meds.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jessie also covers lifestyle topics for various publications, including PEOPLE, StyleCaster, Apartment Therapy, USA Today and Glamour.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the ship struck the iceberg from the side, causing a series of punctures along the hull across 18 feet, affecting six of the compartments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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So much so that Gillaspie didn’t bother to even grab a towel last summer when a pitching coach yelled into the visiting showers to alert him that Triple-A El Paso manager Pete Zamora needed to see him.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The company said a 20% U.S. tariff on imports from the European Union, which Mr. Trump announced on April 2 before pausing them, would require the company to hike prices by 10% beginning April 15.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In September 2024, the company restocked the viral totes that notably resemble L.L. Bean’s tote bags.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rare encounter highlights accelerating efforts by two longtime regional rivals to stabilize relations amid mounting fears of broader conflict, especially with tensions flaring across Gaza, Syria, and the Red Sea, as Washington's pressure grows on Iran's proxy in the Middle East.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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