1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Best Nylabone chew toys for puppies This three-pack includes one softer starter bone with nubs that are great for teething, one slightly tougher bone to move onto and one edible bone.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite its unfortunate launch timing and the resulting teething issues, Ford’s revival of the Bronco 4×4 has been a resounding success, attracting both off-road enthusiasts and casual 4×4 buyers who simply wanted an alternative to the market’s only true mainstream competitor, the Jeep Wrangler.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The teams were worried about any potential early problems being broadcast to the world and wanted to sort out any teething problems behind closed doors, before the official Bahrain tests take place next month.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
If this was helping your child with teething, opt for a safe teething toy instead.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite its unfortunate launch timing and the resulting teething issues, Ford’s revival of the Bronco 4×4 has been a resounding success, attracting both off-road enthusiasts and casual 4×4 buyers who simply wanted an alternative to the market’s only true mainstream competitor, the Jeep Wrangler.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The teams were worried about any potential early problems being broadcast to the world and wanted to sort out any teething problems behind closed doors, before the official Bahrain tests take place next month.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
If this was helping your child with teething, opt for a safe teething toy instead.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
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 4 Apr. 2026.
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