fuss with

phrasal 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.

Examples of fuss with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This group has never been all that fussed with being able to make a profit. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 Gershwin himself never fussed with making an authoritative edition, going so far as to suggest four possible cuts in the score. Ethan Iverson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024 Some people may not like having a zipper or button to fuss with. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024 This ultrasonic humidifier doesn’t have filters to fuss with, and the cool mist model is safer for small children to be around. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 Simpler to prepare and still full of flavor, former L.A. Times cooking editor Genevieve Ko’s Leftover Turkey Collard Greens is a great vehicle for those bony turkey parts that nobody has either the courage to pick up and eat with their hands or the patience to fuss with. Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023 There’s no button or zipper to fuss with on these easy pull-on jeggings. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Prep Time: 15 mins Bake Time: 45 mins Cool Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 12 Love apple pie but don't feel like fussing with pie dough? Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023 Instead of fussing with a jump ring all the time, the steady pace of the detail tip makes a quick and easy job of adhering a hook to the back of an earring. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023

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“Fuss with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss%20with. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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