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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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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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 concerning
Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a genuinely worrying, concerning, and shocking situation.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
More concerning for the NFL, the group seriously weighed options to circumvent the entire draft process, according to a book published this year by Seth Wickersham.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
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One of the most concerning failure points is compounding errors.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a genuinely worrying, concerning, and shocking situation.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
More concerning for the NFL, the group seriously weighed options to circumvent the entire draft process, according to a book published this year by Seth Wickersham.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerning
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the negative human-health effects of smoke from the Glass Fire have been well documented, the toxic brown blanket covering the Napa Valley is also devastating bee populations, said local beekeeper John Sevigny.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hyper- and hypoglycemia cause symptoms affecting brain function, mood, and other body systems.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Curious to know how your self-awareness is affecting your relationships?—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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So, at least for now, Chamorro is not bothering with the official Pop Mart drops.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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While there is still hope that Clark can return this season from the groin injury that has been bothering her, there is no guarantee of that becoming a reality.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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His statement came amidst growing concern about Colombians joining the war in Ukraine.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sinner spoke Friday about how much Alcaraz’s serve has improved.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings joined the company’s board in May 2025 after giving more than $20 million to Democrats, including $7 million to a pro-Harris super PAC.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But if the evidence shows Aspiration merely wanted to pay Leonard to get his endorsement, a conspiracy theory involving Ballmer and the Clippers would take a hit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These reports have been part of the narrative from the beginning, as has been another idea Morgan brought up, surrounding the fact that there was no real primary involving Harris since Biden retired so late into the campaign.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two players take on the roles of a brother and sister who are searching for their missing buddies on an island inhabited by some rather disturbing monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, 13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her middle-school boyfriend, Owen McKenny, started getting constant graphic and disturbing messages from an unknown number out of the blue.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Concerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerning. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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