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noun

ˈfəs How to pronounce fuss (audio)
Definition of fussnext
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent she made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play

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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough

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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity the company managed the move into the new building without any undue fuss

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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm

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verb

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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house

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as in to rave
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist

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as in to quibble
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad

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as in to drool
to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash

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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control

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as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you

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Recent Examples of fuss
Noun
Don’t expect your kid to get the hang of it on day one, and don’t force them to execute their routine perfectly every morning, without any fuss or pushback. — Parents, 17 July 2026 These structures are riddled with microscopic pores that behave like molecular sponges, soaking up water vapor and releasing it again with minimal fuss. — New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Verb
But my guess is that Schiele wasn’t all that fussed about proving his social worth. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026 Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuss
  1. objection
  2. huff
  3. commotion
  4. whine
  5. complain
  6. rave
  7. quibble
  8. drool
Noun
  • Trump made the threat a day after the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote to advance Blanche’s nomination over objections from Sens.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • This was a World Cup where fans, and at times players and teams, participated in spite of their objections to how things were being run, not because of them.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of objection
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • In video her family shared on Instagram, several police officers can be seen running toward the commotion while parents clutch their children.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
  • Instead, the commotion was gunfire coming from his next door neighbor’s driveway on Zavala Road.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Meanwhile, turbo noise fills the cabin alongside the odd electric motor whine.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of whine
Verb
  • Parents keep complaining to me that their kids are sedentary at school, even though humans need to keep moving throughout the day to be healthy.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from social media posts complaining about the war’s fallout and some grumbling from oligarchs about the Kremlin seizing their assets, there are still no signs of any widespread popular unrest against Vladimir Putin’s regime.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of complain
Verb
  • With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Julia Roberts Julia Roberts raved over Fauci while conducting an Instagram Live interview with him as part of ONE Campaign’s new #PassTheMic series.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of rave
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  • If the difference between these positions seems far too minor to quibble over, that is, in part, the point.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • The debtor might quibble over the language of the charging order, but that's about it.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of quibble
Verb
  • Some of the signs of overheating include heavy panting or drooling, a rapid pulse, bright red gums or tongue, labored breathing, difficulty standing, vomiting or diarrhea and a fever.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Typically, the consequence of a sunny Open Championship is firm and fast playing conditions that make golf fans drool.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of drool

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