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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
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 July 2025
Those investments have created concern in recent years for some stakeholders.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
While the Jets could give him a look later, the injury to Fields doesn't seem to be concerning enough to make that type of move.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Last month, the Lyon Bar Association raised concerns about overcrowding at the Lyon-Corbas prison, the BBC reported, and Cauwel said that the prison currently has an occupancy rate of 170%.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 July 2025
Those investments have created concern in recent years for some stakeholders.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
There’s still reason for parents to be concerned, because dating apps could also be harming kids in other ways.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
While the Jets could give him a look later, the injury to Fields doesn't seem to be concerning enough to make that type of move.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concern
Noun
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Research from Junior Achievement indicates that 66% of teens aged 13-17 express an interest in starting their businesses as adults.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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That puts Americans who cannot pay their medical bills at risk of lower credit scores, hindering their ability to get a loan or forcing them to pay higher interest rates.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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The details for Alphabet will be necessary, as the stock has been held back by worries that artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt their search business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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That has led to worries that demand from AI and the data centers that feed it will strain the electric grid and lead to higher electric bills — a real concern in California, where ratepayers already pay among the highest rates in the country.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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And when the stock goes up, hedge funds have to pay money to cover their shorts or could sell their position.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Add oil and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth; cover and cook over medium for 6 minutes if using chicken breasts, or 8 minutes if using thighs, stirring once halfway through (chicken will not be fully cooked).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Is There Any Correlation With Peer Earnings? Occasionally, the performance of peers can affect the stock reaction following earnings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Helps Protect from Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease that affects memory and thinking.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Jacaranda Productions develops original content across theater, screen, online and immersive entertainment, operating as both a production company and incubator for emerging stories and talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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To find out more about the new Status Pro X, visit the company’s website.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Claims included being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The top states include the following: Ohio Florida Illinois Indiana Texas Tennessee Georgia North Carolina Pennsylvania New York Nashville Distance from Indianapolis to Nashville: 288 miles.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Other menu items include wraps, flatbreads and salads.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concern. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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