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fuss over

VERB

bother

Synonyms

STRONGEST

try worry about

WEAK

be concerned about concern oneself exert oneself go out of one's way make a fuss about make an effort put oneself out take pains

Antonyms

WEAK

aid help ignore neglect please

VERB

dote

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cherish

STRONG

flatter nurture praise

WEAK

adulate blandish cajole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

insult

WEAK

criticize denounce

Example Sentences

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A cherry tomato plant that you fuss over like a pet.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

NBC paid big money and is making a big fuss over its return to NBA broadcasts after 23 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"It seems a lot of fuss over nothing," Mr Irwin joked.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

And while those experts fuss over valuations and risks, investors and market pros keep seeing ways to make money.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

In the kitchen, Madame Manec’s friends fuss over Marie-Laure’s hair and freckles.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr