1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite teething problems, some have celebrated the leadership shift, including the appointment of popular entrepreneur and venture capitalist Friedman as head of Products and Applied Research, the team tasked with integrating the models into Meta’s own apps.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Somewhat ironically, Liverpool’s teething problems have nothing to do with a striker.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite teething problems, some have celebrated the leadership shift, including the appointment of popular entrepreneur and venture capitalist Friedman as head of Products and Applied Research, the team tasked with integrating the models into Meta’s own apps.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025
Somewhat ironically, Liverpool’s teething problems have nothing to do with a striker.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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