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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
Hans Nichols, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Ewing added Dering took the proper law-abiding steps and noted consumers who are concerned about privacy don’t need to disclose their personal information.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
British intelligence chiefs have become increasingly concerned about China's efforts to influence U.K. government policy.
—Danica Kirka The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Authorities said her body was discovered by an acquaintance who became concerned after Nakayama failed to show up for an appointment, Japan’s leading news agency Kyodo News reported.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: With the Foreign Affairs article, McConnell appears to be writing with an eye on future fights in addition to his own legacy — and is clearly concerned about the number of threats America faces.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Ewing added Dering took the proper law-abiding steps and noted consumers who are concerned about privacy don’t need to disclose their personal information.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
British intelligence chiefs have become increasingly concerned about China's efforts to influence U.K. government policy.
—Danica Kirka The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Authorities said her body was discovered by an acquaintance who became concerned after Nakayama failed to show up for an appointment, Japan’s leading news agency Kyodo News reported.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives.Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Some were sympathetic to WBD’s argument that art should be separated from politics.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Likes, shares, and sympathetic comments lend a veneer of credibility to content that is, at its core, shallow or outright false.Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Reports had suggested that the Jazz aren't interested in trading Kessler, but a lot can happen from now till early February.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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And the gentlest of hands picked it up and tucked it into the manger straw, and tucked the baby in beside it, and covered them both with the cloak.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Helen, covered in more blood than Carrie at prom, crumples in joy and gratitude.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several flights were affected by weather conditions, with rain and snow expected in the Pacific Northwest through Christmas Day.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several flights were affected by weather conditions, with rain and snow expected in the Pacific Northwest through Christmas Day.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But then the rebels seized an opportunity, capitalizing on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Oliver, as usual, is more preoccupied with his own personal storyline than with the investigation at hand.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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And finally, reward that hard work by being considerate of their time away from the job.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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That dock funding was included in Mayor Cavalier Johnson's 2025 budget approved by the council.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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This approach ensures employees feel included in the process, reducing fear and building trust.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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