1
as in complained
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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2
as in drooled
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist
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as in moaned
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 fawned
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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5
as in worried
to experience concern or anxiety
there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control
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as in bothered
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 fussed
Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussed
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In demonstrating the technology to CalMatters, using an imaginary 56-year-old female patient who complained of trouble breathing, Scope asked several follow-up questions to drill down on her symptoms.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Independent journalists and civil society complained of surveillance and harassment.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Especially Jeanie, who remembered how her father, Jerry Buss, had fawned over Davis during Davis’s Kentucky days.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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But while almost every facet of TSITP is being fawned over in Reddit threads, Instagram posts, and viral TikTok videos (the soundtrack!—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apple reports record iPhone sales Apple reported its best-ever iPhone sales — due largely to growth in China — but its shares stayed flat as investors worried about rising costs.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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But something bothered her about the name.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schultz said he is not bothered by the criticism marking his seven-year tenure at the $301,000-a-year post.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Still, Packers coach Mike LaFleur has previously raved about Hafley’s ability to connect with players.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Fussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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