fuss over

verb

fussed over; fussing over; fusses over
: to pay a lot of attention to (someone or something) in a nervous or excited way
Everyone fussed over the baby.
He spent hours fussing over the details of the speech.

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The batter comes together fast, and there’s no icing or glaze to fuss over—just a quick sift of powdered sugar. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 Avoid extremes like daily fussing over your orchid and total neglect of your orchid. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Both the toe and ankle straps can be easily adjusted to create a secure fit, so there’s no need to fuss over buckles or laces. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 With just a few ingredients and even fewer steps, this will make entertaining easy without the hassle of fussing over the oven all day and night. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuss over

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“Fuss over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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