as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
she slipped and, after an out-of-control reel, fell on her backside
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as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
got off the amusement park ride reeling and barely able to stand
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Recent Examples of reel
Sam Nelson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Writer, musician, and comedian Elle Cordova’s viral reel about her phone theft in Barcelona proves thieves are opportunistic and bold.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Many of Harris’ reeling supporters are still trying to understand the forces behind Trump’s win.
—John Blake, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, platforms like TikTok and Instagram (reels) thrive on short-form video content, offering businesses the opportunity to create bite-sized, engaging videos that appeal to their target audience.
—Sam Nelson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Writer, musician, and comedian Elle Cordova’s viral reel about her phone theft in Barcelona proves thieves are opportunistic and bold.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
At the time, Aguilar was 15 and Nodal was 20, reeling after the success of his debut album, Me Dejé Llevar.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Many of Harris’ reeling supporters are still trying to understand the forces behind Trump’s win.
—John Blake, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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While the Mets are courting Juan Soto and reloading the starting rotation, Alonso hitting free agency leaves a huge hole at first base.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Spoil the self-care lover by adding a fresh bathrobe to their rotation.Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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While the sheer volume of generosity captured in a single day is staggering, Giving Tuesday is more than just an excuse to spin up a fundraising campaign.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Look no further than this Delsey luggage with eight spinning wheels for smooth maneuvering, interior divider pockets, and a locking handle.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Taleb staggered El Hazoume with a combination, which forced his foe to the fence.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Irvine switched from at-large to district council elections this year, prompting this unique two-year term to help get the races staggered going forward.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the final moments, Mother gives birth to a baby girl in her living room, letting out a primal scream before the credits roll.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying photo roll chronicled their love affair through pictures of the couple smiling in the car, making out in a photo booth, posing in velvety medieval gear, taking naps and hikes and, in the golden shot, Long getting down on one knee to propose.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some individuals of the species might have been swimming there since colonial times — and researchers are just beginning to unravel how.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fish swimming in a melting river of agar and red bean jellies.Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it Feb. 13, 2024 Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Not too long ago, tiny homes were synonymous with colonial and craftsman styles, many incorporating wood details and moving on wheels.Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The idea of being on two wheels, on a saddle that sits upon enough fuel to set you on fire, a combustion engine that’s made out of a thousand moving parts ... the road, the ability to be one with the elements ...New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Peskov referred to the 2014 Maidan Revolution that began after then-President Viktor Yanukovych suspended Ukraine’s preparations for signing an Association Agreement with the EU, in a move seen as cutting ties with the West and lurching back into the Kremlin’s orbit.Lex Harvey, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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But these things come in cycles and football clubs tend to lurch from one short-term opportunity to another.Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Reel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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