1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Chew Toys This toy bundle comes with 4 chew toys for teething puppies.
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Puppies often chew shoes to soothe their gums when teething, while dogs lacking physical or mental stimulation may act out to get a reaction.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The short answer is that the time when babies start teething can be wildly different between different children.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Puppies often chew shoes to soothe their gums when teething, while dogs lacking physical or mental stimulation may act out to get a reaction.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The short answer is that the time when babies start teething can be wildly different between different children.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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