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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Don't fuss with homemade pie crust and latticework—this simple galette is just as pretty but way easier.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
There's no plumbing required, no refills to fuss with and no more plastic waste cluttering up your home or the planet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The attachment connects to the speaker, too, which means fussing with a cable.
—Amanda Chatel, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Skip the fuss with a sheet cake that is perfect to bake and take.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
There's no plumbing required, no refills to fuss with and no more plastic waste cluttering up your home or the planet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The attachment connects to the speaker, too, which means fussing with a cable.
—Amanda Chatel, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Skip the fuss with a sheet cake that is perfect to bake and take.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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