fuss with
verb
fussed with; fussing with; fusses with
: to move or handle (something) in a nervous or uncertain way : to fiddle with (something)
He fussed with his tie the whole time we were talking.
She's always fussing with her hair.
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Backblaze is ideal for novice users or those who don't want to fuss with settings and only have a single computer.
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Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Prefer not to fuss with a double boiler?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The Barreda Mary Jane Shoes are another star player in the ballet sneaker buzz, but relieve the need to fuss with laces thanks to their slip-on design and elastic straps.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
In the winter, a crossbody slides easily over heavy wool coats, so no need to keep fussing with a slipping strap.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Prefer not to fuss with a double boiler?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The Barreda Mary Jane Shoes are another star player in the ballet sneaker buzz, but relieve the need to fuss with laces thanks to their slip-on design and elastic straps.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
In the winter, a crossbody slides easily over heavy wool coats, so no need to keep fussing with a slipping strap.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fuss with
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“Fuss with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss%20with. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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