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verb

past tense of concern
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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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Recent Examples of concerned
Adjective
Doctors are also concerned that the vaccination schedule updates may have secondary impacts, including how often children and families see their pediatrician. Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026 Soon, Venezuelan Jews joined others in the country in growing sharply concerned about a crackdown on civil liberties, the worsening economy and Chávez’s praise for despotic leaders such as Saddam Hussein. Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lily Allen has never been afraid to take the plunge where her fashion choices are concerned. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026 As far as the story is concerned, Ufotable president and chief director Hikaru Kondo reveals that the film was originally over three hours long after storyboarding. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
Adjective
  • In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.
    Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Andrew begins to feel both sympathetic and longing for Millie and leaves Nina for the maid.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Although its questions framed the scandal with wording sympathetic to Republicans, the survey suggests the GOP sees an opening that could drag down Democrats.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.
    Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Almost 30 families have been displaced, with the American Red Cross assisting those who have been affected.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Despite some hopeful signs, the report warned that the South Bay office market remains in tough shape compared to its state before a global outbreak affected the job market and overall economy starting in March 2020.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These changes have left Israelis alarmed, according to the survey.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Staying small has also, historically, been linked to staying weak, preoccupied, and politically apathetic—all qualities that women in this country (or frankly, any country) cannot afford to be at this moment.
    Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Even more preoccupied with toilet humor than its predecessor, Scary Movie 2 hauled in substantially less at the box office.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Stop being absentee and be considerate of those around you.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • And ideally, the goals aren’t self-serving—but considerate of the people around them.
    Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025

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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerned. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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