How to Use fuss in a Sentence

fuss

1 of 2 noun
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  • What is all the fuss about?
  • I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold.
  • Her new novel has caused quite a fuss.
  • They got down to business without any fuss.
  • The Tara unit is made for those that want a fuss-free style.
    — Danielle James, Good Housekeeping, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Smith alone will bring out fans to see what all the fuss is about.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Didn’t want to make a fuss in case you guys felt left out.
    — Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
  • If a good team ran those plays, say the Chiefs, there would be no fuss.
    — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The Talon's turbo pulls with a vengeance but kicks up a fuss about it.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Dec. 2022
  • For me, the app takes the fuss out of thinking about what to make for dinner.
    — Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Style it with a hoodie and jeans and be on your way—no fuss.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
  • But the best part is that it can be made with very little fuss.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The Hot Sardines kick up some fuss at 9:30 p.m. from New York.
    — Gary Graff, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2022
  • So by the time the real one got out there, there was no fuss, no one cared.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The tie-front style and ruching add just a bit of flair and mimic a wrap dress without the fuss.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Just like adults, the baby may well wiggle and fuss and fall back asleep.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Williams raised her arm and wagged a finger, telling her backers not to cause a fuss.
    — Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Try adding it to your favorite hot or cold coffee drink and find out what all the fuss is about.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
  • This is a fuss-free ride, one that makes for a fine choice among affordable EVs.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Sometimes, slipping out the door without a fuss is the best option.
    — Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
  • For easy-to-use, fuss-free nails, this Dashing Diva kit is your best bet.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Omega Chews are a no mess, no fuss, just delicious dog treat!
    — Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Breathe new life into day-old bread with this low-fuss salad.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Your tan will develop on its own over four to eight hours and can be used as is – no fuss, all glow.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Your tan will develop on its own over four to eight hours and can be used as is — no fuss, all glow.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • All those people, the security, the fuss at this huge event in a grand and historic venue.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Skip the fuss of an elaborate arrangement and make the same impact with bright gourds in a vase.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Some people seemed more baffled than anything by the whole fuss.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Queen Elizabeth was rarely one to complain or make a fuss.
    — Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Its cascading vines bring all the drama without the fuss.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
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fuss

2 of 2 verb
  • I told him not to fuss.
  • She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
  • The baby fussed all day.
  • Stop fussing and get to work!
  • He's fussing about his new assignment.
  • About two-thirds of the way up, Beckett started to fuss.
    — Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022
  • On top of that, Jack doesn't respond well to the noise and fusses the whole time.
    — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 16 Oct. 2019
  • The coolest part is, SNOObear will paly on its own when baby starts to fuss.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Don’t want to fuss around with a pitcher full of water?
    — Mike Rose, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Need to put a filling dinner on the table, but don't have a lot of time to fuss?
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
  • Neither of them were that fussed about making a big deal about it.
    — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2019
  • No need to fuss with roller tension on the back wheel; the folding arm that holds your bike takes care of that.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2019
  • Why fuss with baby shoes when these warm booties just slip right on and snap firm?
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Read on to see where your favorites rank on the list -- and to fuss at me for not ranking them higher.
    — Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 13 July 2023
  • Someone digs out a stack of ring toss hoops, while others fuss over small cups of tea.
    — Stephanie Yangstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Think about how good things have to be going in the country for the media to fuss over where Melania is.
    — Fox News, 6 June 2018
  • This all happened over the course of two days, so the next owner won’t have to fuss over landscaping.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Scores of volunteers and gardeners were on hand to plant the new trees, mulch them and fuss over them.
    — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 28 Jan. 2020
  • There is no point in fussing with 1.5-points either way.
    — Geoff Clark, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Ignore the teams fussing over water taxis, and just enjoy the view.
    — Robert Bianco, USA TODAY, 4 May 2017
  • The girls are fussed over and waited on hand and, literally, foot.
    — Jeanne Houck, Cincinnati.com, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Parents may doubt this, pointing out all the times their kids fuss until an adult does it for them.
    — Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 May 2021
  • Batters will step out the box, fussing with their equipment.
    — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2018
  • That's partly the joy of an anti-binge show like Euphoria; it's not meant to be fussed over in 72 hours.
    — Jason Parham, WIRED, 6 Aug. 2019
  • These flaps stay flat courtesy of magnets, so there are no zippers to fuss with.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Unlike other kits, this one is for people who want to cook but don’t want to fuss with any of the hassles.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Stepping out in New York City this weekend, Hadid wore black in a cool, no-fuss way.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2018
  • That was nearly 20 years ago and Barbara still fusses a little about the rush.
    — al, 17 Nov. 2019
  • As Rittenhouse recalls, a lot of the outfit magic came just from a lack of time to fuss over the details.
    — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The whole staff fusses around them: Howard pulls out their chairs, Sasha pours them water, and Simone picks the perfect wine.
    — refinery29.com, 28 May 2018

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