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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusses (about or over)
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025 -
This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Becky is perky and cheerful to the point of being obnoxious, which sometimes irks Robin.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is no appeal process, which irks Smith.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, dogs that suddenly bolt are often acting on instinct rather than misbehaving.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are also disease detection dogs that sniff out cancers, diabetes and other medical conditions through human breath, sweat and urine samples.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Fusses (about or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusses%20%28about%20or%20over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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