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 service Casually buttoned-up and (like many other things at this property) classic New York, with concierge and servers always ready to lend a hand—but without fussing over anything. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 The lack of fuss over the finishes suggests this might have been used as a short-term rental. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026 Slip-on sneakers are perfect for busy travel days when there’s no time to fuss over laces or buckles. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Plant Bulbs For Year-Round Color Not into pruning, watering, and fussing over plants? — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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