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be concerned with

VERB
occupy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attend employ fill involve take up
STRONG
absorb amuse busy divert engage engross entertain immerse interest monopolize preoccupy soak utilize
WEAK
be active with hold attention keep busy tie up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore
STRONG
bore forget refuse reject
WEAK
be inactive be lazy idle not use
VERB
trouble
Synonyms
STRONG
exert
WEAK
go to the effort of take pains take the time
Antonyms
WEAK
aid assist be content be happy help

Example Sentences

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It claims to be concerned with protecting the health of patients, but it puts them at risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"It's the right guy, and it's nothing that anybody has to be concerned with moving forward."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I think the Supreme Court must be concerned with what eighth graders think.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

Investors might be concerned with Expand Energy’s volatility, given the stock dropped some 22% from its peak in June through the middle of September.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

History was held to be concerned with facts—with things people had done.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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