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preposition

kən-ˈsər-niŋ How to pronounce concerning (audio)
Definition of concerningnext
as in regarding
having to do with we had a meeting with the principal today concerning the new policy on student-run organizations

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concerning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of concern
1
as in covering
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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2
as in affecting
to be the business or affair of the problems of air and water pollution that concern all of us

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3
as in bothering
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 concerning
  1. regarding
  2. covering
  3. affecting
  4. bothering
  5. about
  6. including
  7. involving
  8. on
Preposition
  • Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.
    Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • Several of these programs also offer other support, like covering health insurance and educational costs, too.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And for all those holding out, the weekly reports covering Windows 11 hardware upgrade workarounds and likely support options post next October will continue.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of covering
Verb
  • The filing also details a share consolidation on a one-for-twenty-five basis effective September 26, 2024, affecting all share and per share amounts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The report notes that global inflation and geopolitical conflicts continue to pose risks, potentially affecting operating costs and financial results.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of affecting
Verb
  • Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?
    Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of bothering
Preposition
  • Real estate agents are holding about 20 open houses at historic homes in about a dozen Phoenix historic neighborhoods this weekend.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • For more details about the tour, visit tylerchldersmusic.com.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of about
Verb
  • Alexander-Walker himself was 0 for 4 from the field at the time, including a pair of misses during that disastrous fourth.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Developers have begun seizing on denser zoning near the station, including in Sunnyside, to build apartments.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • That was 84 fewer deaths than in 2022; nonfatal overdoses involving opioids other than heroin increased last year by 11 percent, from 4,328 to 4,819.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details a legal proceeding involving NAI Liquidation Trust, which claims ownership of KwikClick's intellectual property.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of involving
Preposition
  • There’s no shortage of safety essentials on Amazon right now, and much of it is deeply discounted to make both your solo adventures and everyday life safer and more peaceful.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Listen to Cook's story on the Fly on the Wall episode above.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of on
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