- present tense form of fuss (3rd person singular).
fusses
Example Sentences
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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
A nurse fits a shirt on a newborn who fusses at first and then cries loudly.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 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
“We’ve had this very, very dark period,” she says, careful not to sound too relieved as she fusses with the fit of her mask.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2021
She fusses with the key for a minute and then stands aside, leaving it in the lock.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
