How to Use fuss with in a Sentence

fuss with

verb
  • Skip the fuss with a sheet cake that is perfect to bake and take.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Skip the fuss with a sheet cake that is perfect to bake and take.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothing ta fuss with?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
  • Not having to fuss with a lid made removing the clothes a breeze too.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Prefer not to fuss with a double boiler?
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Keep things no-fuss with a six-ingredient pumpkin poke cake.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • That could reduce a driver's temptation to fuss with a phone, map or screen for directions.
    — Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In the winter, a crossbody slides easily over heavy wool coats, so no need to keep fussing with a slipping strap.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Instead of fussing with several little buns, this recipe makes one giant loaf.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Frozen puff pastry makes this pot pie extra pretty and gives you a flaky golden top without having to fuss with a pie crust.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Backblaze is ideal for novice users or those who don't want to fuss with settings and only have a single computer.
    — Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
  • My favorite feature of all Salomon shoes is the Quicklace system that gives you a snug, secure fit without fussing with laces mid-hike.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The Barreda Mary Jane Shoes are another star player in the ballet sneaker buzz, but relieve the need to fuss with laces thanks to their slip-on design and elastic straps.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Telescopes can take a beginner’s eyes from the sky at the wrong time by requiring attention to technology, like aligning optics, finding objects, fussing with eyepieces and battery changes.
    — Jase Parnell-Brookes, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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