1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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The slender piece of wood can serve as a useful tool—especially for puppies, who often chew on objects like sticks to soothe discomfort while teething, much like teething children are given hard objects to chew.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Last summer, Chelsea fully expected teething problems and difficult moments during the adaptation process to Maresca’s style of football.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
However, some are already facing teething issues, according to TechCrunch, which reports TikTok refugees are having their new RedNote accounts frozen or suspended.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Perfect for babies 0-18 months, these food-grade teething toys are designed to encourage exploration and developmental learning.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Last summer, Chelsea fully expected teething problems and difficult moments during the adaptation process to Maresca’s style of football.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
However, some are already facing teething issues, according to TechCrunch, which reports TikTok refugees are having their new RedNote accounts frozen or suspended.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Perfect for babies 0-18 months, these food-grade teething toys are designed to encourage exploration and developmental learning.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for teething
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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