1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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His first season in charge will bring teething problems in a relatively open race.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
These self-soothing behaviors can range from anything from sniffing the ground, turning their head away, or mouthing a toy or part of their owner's body, even when not teething.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Pro tip from the American Kennel Club: Cold or frozen carrots are great for soothing the gums of teething puppies.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
There have been occasional teething issues with electronic calling, too.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
These self-soothing behaviors can range from anything from sniffing the ground, turning their head away, or mouthing a toy or part of their owner's body, even when not teething.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Pro tip from the American Kennel Club: Cold or frozen carrots are great for soothing the gums of teething puppies.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
There have been occasional teething issues with electronic calling, too.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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