How to Use fuss in a Sentence

fuss

1 of 2 noun

• What is all the fuss about?
• I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold.
• Her new novel has caused quite a fuss.
• They got down to business without any fuss.
• The Tara unit is made for those that want a fuss-free style.
  — Danielle James, Good Housekeeping, 12 Sep. 2022
• Smith alone will bring out fans to see what all the fuss is about.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
• Didn’t want to make a fuss in case you guys felt left out.
  — Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
• If a good team ran those plays, say the Chiefs, there would be no fuss.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022
• The Talon's turbo pulls with a vengeance but kicks up a fuss about it.
  — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Dec. 2022
• For me, the app takes the fuss out of thinking about what to make for dinner.
  — Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2022
• Style it with a hoodie and jeans and be on your way—no fuss.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
• But the best part is that it can be made with very little fuss.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
• The Hot Sardines kick up some fuss at 9:30 p.m. from New York.
  — Gary Graff, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2022
• So by the time the real one got out there, there was no fuss, no one cared.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022
• The tie-front style and ruching add just a bit of flair and mimic a wrap dress without the fuss.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
• Just like adults, the baby may well wiggle and fuss and fall back asleep.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022
• Williams raised her arm and wagged a finger, telling her backers not to cause a fuss.
  — Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
• Try adding it to your favorite hot or cold coffee drink and find out what all the fuss is about.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
• This is a fuss-free ride, one that makes for a fine choice among affordable EVs.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
• Sometimes, slipping out the door without a fuss is the best option.
  — Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
• For easy-to-use, fuss-free nails, this Dashing Diva kit is your best bet.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Sep. 2022
• Omega Chews are a no mess, no fuss, just delicious dog treat!
  — Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
• Breathe new life into day-old bread with this low-fuss salad.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2022
• Your tan will develop on its own over four to eight hours and can be used as is – no fuss, all glow.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
• Your tan will develop on its own over four to eight hours and can be used as is — no fuss, all glow.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
• All those people, the security, the fuss at this huge event in a grand and historic venue.
  — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
• Skip the fuss of an elaborate arrangement and make the same impact with bright gourds in a vase.
  — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 14 Nov. 2022
• Some people seemed more baffled than anything by the whole fuss.
  — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 28 Jan. 2023
• Queen Elizabeth was rarely one to complain or make a fuss.
  — Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022
• Its cascading vines bring all the drama without the fuss.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023

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fuss

2 of 2 verb

• I told him not to fuss.
• She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
• The baby fussed all day.
• Stop fussing and get to work!
• He's fussing about his new assignment.
• About two-thirds of the way up, Beckett started to fuss.
  — Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022
• On top of that, Jack doesn't respond well to the noise and fusses the whole time.
  — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 16 Oct. 2019
• The coolest part is, SNOObear will paly on its own when baby starts to fuss.
  — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022
• Don’t want to fuss around with a pitcher full of water?
  — Mike Rose, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2022
• Need to put a filling dinner on the table, but don't have a lot of time to fuss?
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
• Neither of them were that fussed about making a big deal about it.
  — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2019
• No need to fuss with roller tension on the back wheel; the folding arm that holds your bike takes care of that.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2019
• Why fuss with baby shoes when these warm booties just slip right on and snap firm?
  — Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022
• Read on to see where your favorites rank on the list -- and to fuss at me for not ranking them higher.
  — Bob Carlton | [e-mail], al, 13 July 2023
• Someone digs out a stack of ring toss hoops, while others fuss over small cups of tea.
  — Stephanie Yangstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
• Think about how good things have to be going in the country for the media to fuss over where Melania is.
  — Fox News, 6 June 2018
• This all happened over the course of two days, so the next owner won’t have to fuss over landscaping.
  — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2021
• Scores of volunteers and gardeners were on hand to plant the new trees, mulch them and fuss over them.
  — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 28 Jan. 2020
• There is no point in fussing with 1.5-points either way.
  — Geoff Clark, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 10 Feb. 2020
• Ignore the teams fussing over water taxis, and just enjoy the view.
  — Robert Bianco, USA TODAY, 4 May 2017
• The girls are fussed over and waited on hand and, literally, foot.
  — Jeanne Houck, Cincinnati.com, 26 Apr. 2018
• Parents may doubt this, pointing out all the times their kids fuss until an adult does it for them.
  — Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 May 2021
• Batters will step out the box, fussing with their equipment.
  — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2018
• That's partly the joy of an anti-binge show like Euphoria; it's not meant to be fussed over in 72 hours.
  — Jason Parham, WIRED, 6 Aug. 2019
• These flaps stay flat courtesy of magnets, so there are no zippers to fuss with.
  — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 11 Sep. 2020
• Unlike other kits, this one is for people who want to cook but don’t want to fuss with any of the hassles.
  — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2019
• Stepping out in New York City this weekend, Hadid wore black in a cool, no-fuss way.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2018
• That was nearly 20 years ago and Barbara still fusses a little about the rush.
  — al, 17 Nov. 2019
• As Rittenhouse recalls, a lot of the outfit magic came just from a lack of time to fuss over the details.
  — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
• Koufax lifted his cap, ran his fingers through his black hair, then pulled the cap back down, fussing at the bill.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024