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  • noun Plural form of worry.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of worry.

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Examples

  • I simply translated the French common name, "soucis" by the English word 'worries' ... because the word 'worries' is more connected with nightmares than the word 'marigolds'.

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • The Census Bureau says one of its main worries is whether tensions over immigration will discourage Hispanics from responding, particularly in certain states.

    Census returns hit 72%, match rate in 2000 2010

  • But it was very interesting, because the pope had some very sharp words to say about what they call their worries, their concerns about what's happening in Iraq.

    CNN Transcript Jun 9, 2007 2007

  • No, I have not what you call worries about money; my revenues are very small, but they are sure.

    The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters 2003

  • No, I have not what you call worries about money; my revenues are very small, but they are sure.

    The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters Sand, George, 1804-1876 1921

  • No, I have not what you call worries about money; my revenues are very small, but they are sure.

    The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters Gustave Flaubert 1850

  • I simply translated the French common name, "soucis" by the English word 'worries'... because the word 'worries' is more connected with nightmares than the word 'marigolds'.

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • Those setbacks have eroded Toyota's position against global rivals including Hyundai Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG, and pose longer-term worries for one of Japan's most important industrial giants.

    Toyota Slams on the Brakes Chester Dawson 2011

  • Westerwelle was referring to worries raised by Arab League chief Amr Moussa, who said Sunday that military actions have gone beyond the no-fly zone he says was envisioned.

    Libyan Rebels Move to Regain Lost Ground 2011

  • Westerwelle was referring to worries raised by Arab League chief Amr Moussa, who said Sunday that military actions have gone beyond the no-fly zone he says was envisioned.

    Libyan Rebels Move to Regain Lost Ground 2011

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  • Only 2 Wordies have worries.

    October 12, 2008

  • And only 2 have problems.

    October 13, 2008

  • No one has a mess.

    October 13, 2008

  • But who made a mess?

    October 13, 2008

  • u did, of course.

    October 13, 2008

  • Who? Not me, for sure!

    October 13, 2008

  • No worries, mate.

    October 13, 2008

  • Sorry Pro. uselessness.

    October 13, 2008

  • The Ghostmaster.

    October 13, 2008