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
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Malleable and with a matte finish, when worked through the hair, this white paste keeps flyaways at bay, musses up the ends of short cuts, and sculpts amazing second-day texture.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 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
The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Malleable and with a matte finish, when worked through the hair, this white paste keeps flyaways at bay, musses up the ends of short cuts, and sculpts amazing second-day texture.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Muss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muss. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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