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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 concerning
Verb
The Mipcom presentation follows a May ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court concerning the game’s intellectual property rights. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Those admissions could become important evidence in Pulido’s prosecution, although the allegations concerning him have not been tested in court. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 That's particularly concerning because Tennessee spent the offseason actively trying to improve its roster and coaching staff. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The Supreme Court heard a major case this week concerning an Intel retirement plan which could result in a decision that influences employers' appetite for private investments in 401(k)s. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 In a new video interview for The New York Times, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, serving as the United Nations’ global advocate of human-centric digital governance, has some concerning words about the impact of artificial intelligence. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 Grimes is a longtime advocate of AI, particularly concerning its use in music. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White also star in the thriller about a Facebook staffer (Madison) working with a journalist (White) to expose concerning truths about the company. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 This shortage is especially concerning given Arkansas' diabetes burden. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerning
  1. regarding
  2. covering
  3. affecting
  4. bothering
  5. about
  6. including
  7. involving
  8. disturbing
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • This emerged when another routine health intervention in June had a target list with 4 million more children than the measles campaign despite covering the same age group.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Performers weren’t spared either, with several forced to perform in the rain without covering for both artists and their equipment.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of covering
Verb
  • And even the respondents who are skeptical of anything actually affecting the integrity of the games, are concerned about the possibility – known to exist beyond sports – of insider trading on the prediction markets.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Just in the past year, California has closed two diesel refineries which is dramatically increasing the prices of diesel, the price of diesel in California, but also affecting the quantities across the entire country.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of affecting
Verb
  • His work is autobiographical and based on whatever has been bothering him that year.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For example, companies that benefit from customers not bothering to cancel subscriptions, compare prices, or search for better deals have taken a beating in recent weeks.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bothering
Preposition
  • Detainees were eventually taken into a tent and questioned by ICE agents about their immigration status.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of about
Verb
  • The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.
    — SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of including
Verb
  • Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • An introduction involving Spider-Man and a tank expanded from a handful of words into 11 shots and roughly 52 seconds of footage.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of involving
Verb
  • Furthermore, the use of economic arguments to justify oppression has disturbing historical precedent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Police Chief Paul Joseph said at a press conference on Tuesday that Lieu had a criminal history involving firearms and disturbing behavior.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbing

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“Concerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerning. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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