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.
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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.
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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
Instead of fussing with several little buns, this recipe makes one giant loaf.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Telescopes can take a beginner’s eyes from the sky at the wrong time by requiring attention to technology, like aligning optics, finding objects, fussing with eyepieces and battery changes.
—Jase Parnell-Brookes, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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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
Instead of fussing with several little buns, this recipe makes one giant loaf.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Telescopes can take a beginner’s eyes from the sky at the wrong time by requiring attention to technology, like aligning optics, finding objects, fussing with eyepieces and battery changes.
—Jase Parnell-Brookes, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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