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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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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 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
Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, Chambers specializes in making food fun and exciting without much fuss.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
The little Princesses, now five, fussed as Mendola stroked them and tried to hold them in place.
—Alexandra Horowitz, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
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Noun
There's also a first-order discount so new customers can see what all the fuss is about.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, Chambers specializes in making food fun and exciting without much fuss.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
The little Princesses, now five, fussed as Mendola stroked them and tried to hold them in place.
—Alexandra Horowitz, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuss
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That expansion came over the objection of the court's chief justice at the time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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That immediately elicited objections from the South Arkansas Minerals Association, which also objected to the December application, and dozens of other mineral rights owners.Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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Reports of this plan were toasted by professional cynics with a similar whine.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Mamet is the series’ comic highlight, ping-ponging between tantrums, whines and sickly-sweet pleas with the volatility of an overgrown toddler; Jackson’s Misia receives these outbursts with an obeisance that is eventually pushed to the point of breaking.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump had complained about technical difficulties with his microphone at the rally in Milwaukee.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shoppers rave about its ability to deliver long-lasting hydration while leaving behind a glossy finish.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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There’s wall-to-wall carpet (with hardwood underneath), the living and dining room are on the dark side with only one window for a large space, and the kitchen is a bit cramped, with older, basic appliances, but there’s not much else to quibble with.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024
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And who’s going to quibble with him on his very own social-media platform, never mind that this week of polling shows, like all the other weeks, that Harris is (very) narrowly beating him.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
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Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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And Terry's pitch-perfect execution had her followers drooling.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Fuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuss. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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