Examples of muss in a Sentence
Noun
careful planning had eliminated most of the muss that usually accompanies a move to a new house
Verb
His suit was mussed when he got out of the car.
the wind mussed up my hair
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Zero fuss, zero muss and one terrific choice by the Wildcats.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
The half-zip design can be slipped over your head without mussing up your hair and makeup, while a roomy kangaroo pouch is the ideal place to store your phone and even an in-flight snack.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Related Articles Indulging in books and nooks No muss, no fuss houseplants?
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Zero fuss, zero muss and one terrific choice by the Wildcats.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
As always, Lorenzo is more than happy to muss up the expected, to push the boundaries while still respecting the core traditions of the art form.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
The half-zip design can be slipped over your head without mussing up your hair and makeup, while a roomy kangaroo pouch is the ideal place to store your phone and even an in-flight snack.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Muss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muss. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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