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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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Farkas, of the McCain Institute, is also concerned that any ceasefire deal may send the wrong signal to Beijing.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
What happened next Part 4: Einstein gives shocking explanation for breaking into new downtown Nashville jail
Old jail was falling apart
Davidson County, however, had a history that concerned Hall.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
De Niro looks bored and Bassett has been asked to do little more than appear serious and concerned in a few scenes.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Others are concerned that a market priced for perfection has overlooked some glaring warning signs and is overdue for a pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Farkas, of the McCain Institute, is also concerned that any ceasefire deal may send the wrong signal to Beijing.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025
What happened next Part 4: Einstein gives shocking explanation for breaking into new downtown Nashville jail
Old jail was falling apart
Davidson County, however, had a history that concerned Hall.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
De Niro looks bored and Bassett has been asked to do little more than appear serious and concerned in a few scenes.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
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That’s a lot of CO2, something airlines are increasingly worried about.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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With the recent temporary suspensions on research grant reviews and payments for researchers and talk of mass layoffs and budget cuts at the National Science Foundation, scientists are already worried about how science funding will be affected.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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No doubt the many sympathetic replies that came her way were sincere.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Karin’s a sympathetic reader, and less easily shocked than Johanna’s mom, Kristin (Ane Dahl Torp), with whom she feels compelled to share the novella-like work.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The military has been interested in hypersonic technology for decades, but the interest has transitioned in recent years from an experimental nature to an operational basis, with mixed success.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Developers are still interested in buying the property.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
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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Public safety power shutoffs affected nearly 4,200 Southern California Edison customers in Los Angeles County and another 400 in Ventura County, according to the utility.—
Minnah Arshad,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, students can be generally secure in romantic relationships yet become preoccupied while dating a certain partner.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ryan isn’t too keen on Bex asking Shane for details about the prison, and a few others remain preoccupied with covering their tracks and keeping other skeletons tucked away in their respective closets.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kelly shares the dos and don’ts of hotel stays, including tipping etiquette, how to be considerate of other guests, and the best ways to communicate with hotel staff about your needs.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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