as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
several banking concerns in the area
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as in covers
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 affects
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 worries
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 Synonyms for concerns
Verb
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Our list of online casinos with slot machine recommendations covers mobile-friendly sites.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Hugh McIntyre is a reporter who covers the music industry, with a particular focus on charts all around the world.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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The footage includes various clips of the couple dancing and hanging out on the beach and traveling the world together.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Concerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerns. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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