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/ˈwɒri biːdz/ · wor·ry beads
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- A set of beads on a string used to relieve stress by manipulating them through the fingers. She nervously fidgeted with her worry beads during the exam.
- A type of rosary or prayer beads used for meditation and spiritual purposes. The monk used his worry beads to focus his thoughts during prayer.
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Did you know? Worry beads have been used for centuries in various cultures, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East, as a means of coping with stress and anxiety.