- present tense form of fuss (3rd person singular).
fusses
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While Lord Wynstowe fusses around measuring chins and noses, Charlie and Alice are concerned with the grosser features of the human body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Townley fusses splendidly as the nurturing Jane and is even better as Marian, a cynical editor for the Associated Press.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2023
Julie fusses over her mother, trying to make Rosalind happy, trying to understand her mother as she watches time slipping away.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
She fusses about his health and his attitude, remarking to her son that at least he had given up on his crazy earlier plan:
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2021
Three times I stop paddling when Virginia fusses to be fed.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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