1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Harington does a convincing job in that sense, playing a man who can be loving and seething — or is that teething?
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024
There are specific toys designed for teething puppies as well as softer plush toys for older dogs.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
The end of one difficult phase—bottle weaning, sleeping through the night, teething, nap dropping, first day of daycare—is greeted by the next.
—Hazlitt, 31 July 2024
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Never lose their paci or favorite teething toy by getting one of these festive clips.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 July 2024
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024
There are specific toys designed for teething puppies as well as softer plush toys for older dogs.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
The end of one difficult phase—bottle weaning, sleeping through the night, teething, nap dropping, first day of daycare—is greeted by the next.
—Hazlitt, 31 July 2024
Loulou Lollipop Silicone Teether with Clip Buy on Target $26
Never lose their paci or favorite teething toy by getting one of these festive clips.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 July 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 19 Aug. 2024.
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