1
as in complained
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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2
as in drooled
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist
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3
as in whined
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 fawned
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 worried
to experience concern or anxiety
there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control
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as in bothered
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 fussed
The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussed
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But some residents complained they weren’t provided enough information about the project, which became a cause celebre for Republicans who led the way in stoking fears about the prospect of communist infiltration, given the Chinese ownership of the plant’s parent company.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, Magness argues that Hamilton pushed for the anti-immigrant measures and, after they were passed, complained that not enough deportations were taking place.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, local politicians have worried diverting resources could leave their district understaffed.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For instance, Heming Willis worried that loud noises and chaotic scenes could trigger agitation in her husband, leading her to cut down on playdates and sleepovers for their daughters.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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This may cost me popularity points, but I’ve never been bothered that some conferences play eight while others play nine.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established and are not bothered by deer, insects, or disease pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Those include scoring up to 80 percent off of a handheld vacuum cleaner, Ugg boots, Levi’s jeans, Apple tech, and so much more, including a travel jewelry case that even Oprah has raved about.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Freeman even raved on Tuesday about Carr’s intelligence, work ethic and confidence.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were alarmed by the thought of cruising through a hurricane.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Chen Yixin, the Chinese minister of state security who has alarmed the West with his large-scale espionage offensive, promised his Cuban counterpart to increase intelligence sharing and security cooperation during a meeting in Beijing.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Steve Jobs screamed from time to time as self-therapy.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The symbolism is a little over-the-top if this is the case, but then again, this is a show for teens based on a YA novel, also for teens, and sometimes the symbolism needs to be screamed in ALL CAPS.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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Del Mar track announcer Larry Collmus enthused as Brant, a gray son of Gun Runner, flashed away from Civil Liberty and Balboa in their July 26 race.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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Again, skepticism, but the cast seems extremely enthused about it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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No smear campaign distracted them.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Toward the end of the first set and beginning of the second, Anisimova appeared distracted by the lights and the roof, which were closed due to heavy rain in New York.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Fussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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