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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. disturbing
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
  • Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of covering
Verb
  • Some experts speculate that the reason the disease is affecting so many children is because many of them wore masks, stayed home when sick and did not attend daycare or venture out in public with their parents as often because of COVID-19 restrictions.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Die Hard actor is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which can cause the lobes in the brain to shrink, affecting behavior, language, and more, according to Mayo Clinic.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of affecting
Verb
  • Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of bothering
Preposition
  • This film is about a group of best friends taking a two-week motorcycle ride across America while recording one final major label album.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Keke Palmer is opening up about her relationship with Darius Jackson, which made headlines throughout much of 2024.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of about
Verb
  • Florida had won four in a row, including a 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to bilateral contacts between Kyiv and Moscow, a contact group could be established involving Ukraine, Russia, key Western powers, and perhaps China.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • Experts warn that an afternoon or evening coffee could disrupt your circadian rhythm, disturbing your sleep.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Piano Teacher asks you (and teaches you) to stick with disturbing moments and unpleasant characters.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbing
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