1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Female dogs may also become attached to soft toys that remind them of their puppies, while toys with certain textures can help a dog who is teething.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Another cause for chewing household furniture and things is teething.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Customers who bought the teething sticks should return them to the stores where they were purchased for a refund, the company said.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
The teething sticks were distributed to physical retail stores across the country except in the following states: Alaska, New Mexico, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Another cause for chewing household furniture and things is teething.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Customers who bought the teething sticks should return them to the stores where they were purchased for a refund, the company said.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
The teething sticks were distributed to physical retail stores across the country except in the following states: Alaska, New Mexico, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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