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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
ABC News,
2 July 2026
People concerned about blood sugar levels will want to note that 1 cup of watermelon contains less sugar and fewer calories than 1 cup of pineapple.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The issue of granting birthright citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants also concerned the dissenters.
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Amanda Frost,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Rather than electoral politics, many people seem more concerned with everyday problems such as purchasing power and the decline of public services against a backdrop of shrinking political, media and union freedoms.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
People concerned about blood sugar levels will want to note that 1 cup of watermelon contains less sugar and fewer calories than 1 cup of pineapple.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Verb
Liberal justices were concerned that reading the statute as requiring votes to be received on or by Election Day could undermine states’ efforts to expand voting access through early voting.
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Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The issue of granting birthright citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants also concerned the dissenters.
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Amanda Frost,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that guests to the wedding are worried about the itinerary and the scale of the celebration.
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
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League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
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From there, the conversation exploded, drawing responses from interested eaters — or sippers, as the case may be — from around the area.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
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Funding changes have affected metro Atlanta organizations and communities.
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There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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Those measures, however, have alarmed privacy advocates, who argue that age-gating the internet would affect all users — not just children.
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That’s alarmed the National Union of Healthcare Workers, which represents about 400 nurses and staff at two psychiatric hospitals in Sacramento.
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Yet in an era increasingly defined by digital abstraction and impermanence, fashion designers are newly preoccupied with the tangible and historic.
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Unfortunately, the actor was a little preoccupied with another franchise.
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Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times.
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Levent says to be patient and considerate when using elevators and to prioritize allowing space for people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers.
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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