1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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After helping the company push through its Falcon 1 teething pains, Lim helped with the initial launches of the Falcon 9 rocket.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024
Soft bristles clean their mouth and may also soothe teething symptoms.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024
This is essentially exploration through sensory play, and the Munchkin Twisty Figure 8 Teether, with its multi-textured teething surfaces, is ideal for this.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
Simultaneously, the root continues its elongation to eventually launch off the crown from within the bone across the gum to appear in the mouth – the event known as teething.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024
Soft bristles clean their mouth and may also soothe teething symptoms.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024
This is essentially exploration through sensory play, and the Munchkin Twisty Figure 8 Teether, with its multi-textured teething surfaces, is ideal for this.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
Simultaneously, the root continues its elongation to eventually launch off the crown from within the bone across the gum to appear in the mouth – the event known as teething.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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 2 Jul. 2024.
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