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as in giddy
having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down
I felt very dizzy after I got off of the roller coaster
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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
he felt dizzy from trying to remember all of the dates and names that were sure to be asked on the test
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
prices climbing at a dizzy rate
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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
Marilyn Monroe never entirely succeeded in shaking off her dizzy blonde image
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Recent Examples of dizzy
At the Auschwitz memorial in Oświęcim, a regular parade of Jewish students, tourists and officials leaves dizzy with despair — but Polin sought to inspire other feelings, too.
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
What perfect table setting for a famous comedian, just a few days later, to serve up anachronistic jokes on live TV aimed at dizzy broads and their hooters.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
My pulse kept racing; my mouth went dry and prickly; dizzy spells came on.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
The 38-year-old ski mountaineer felt weak and dizzy.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
What perfect table setting for a famous comedian, just a few days later, to serve up anachronistic jokes on live TV aimed at dizzy broads and their hooters.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
My pulse kept racing; my mouth went dry and prickly; dizzy spells came on.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
The 38-year-old ski mountaineer felt weak and dizzy.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dizzy
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That sense of giddy creative abandon was palpable throughout.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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In unusual scenes for an administrator, a giddy Shah was front and center of India's podium during their title celebrations at the T20 World Cup.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative includes $1.2 billion for long-term weapons contracts, while drawdown authority allows for rapid transfer of Pentagon stockpiles to Ukraine.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The company’s rapid growth since its Series A round underlines customer appetite for such solutions.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After all, these goofy buddy comedies aren’t really for the critics, right?Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But that’s like the goofiest (expletive) move in the history of the UFC.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk after a meal Blood sugar levels that fluctuate excessively can result in poor mood, fatigue and excessive hunger, and while eating a varied diet can also help, a brisk walk after eating has been scientifically proven to help balance them.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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The machines are getting smarter every day and at a brisk pace.John Sviokla, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Packed with silly hijinks, this 2004 comedy also stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Davis.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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But 2024 is not 2017; silly overlays have given way to undetectable beauty filters.Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
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In Jack Antonoff’s hands, what Malin envisioned as a hard-charging rock number becomes a woozy, atmospheric trip immersed in reverb and layered vocals, and sets the tone for an album where reinvention is encouraged.Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024
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Music City then was always woozy from two shots of rot gut whiskey and an angry call from a jilted lover across town.Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Dizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dizzy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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