- 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
But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
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
My eyes volley between her and the princess, who squirms and fusses with the ruffles of her dress.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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