as in giddy
having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down
the blood donor experienced a reeling sensation after standing up too quickly
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as in staggering
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 reeling
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But if Maiava, who matched a career-high in touchdown passes on Saturday, can continue to get the ball to playmakers like Lemon and Lane, the Trojans could have opponents reeling.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
At the time, Katharine reportedly found comfort in the Catholic church while reeling from mental and physical health challenges, according to the BBC.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, just hours later, gunfire rang out outside the church near Annunciation Catholic School – an attack that rocked an already reeling community.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In part, the movie focuses on the connection between the veteran, working-class-style Brewers lineup and the city of Milwaukee, which in the early 1980s was reeling from the recession.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With both teams reeling from season-opening lopsided losses, Saturday night’s contest is crucial for both teams.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
When the seven-part series starts, Tom is reeling from the recent death of his wife, Susan (Mireille Enos) and the ongoing incarceration of his son, Ethan (Andrew Russel).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Many are still reeling from the news of the trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But if Maiava, who matched a career-high in touchdown passes on Saturday, can continue to get the ball to playmakers like Lemon and Lane, the Trojans could have opponents reeling.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
At the time, Katharine reportedly found comfort in the Catholic church while reeling from mental and physical health challenges, according to the BBC.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, just hours later, gunfire rang out outside the church near Annunciation Catholic School – an attack that rocked an already reeling community.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In part, the movie focuses on the connection between the veteran, working-class-style Brewers lineup and the city of Milwaukee, which in the early 1980s was reeling from the recession.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With both teams reeling from season-opening lopsided losses, Saturday night’s contest is crucial for both teams.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
When the seven-part series starts, Tom is reeling from the recent death of his wife, Susan (Mireille Enos) and the ongoing incarceration of his son, Ethan (Andrew Russel).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeling
Adjective
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Today's talkers Travis Kelce is giddy.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The result is a sturdy uptrend, full valuations, hopeful but not overly giddy investor sentiment and solid credit conditions.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If only the series had more faith in its viewers to appreciate that vision without the unnecessary noise of a biker gang spinning its wheels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two hurricanes are spinning in the Pacific Ocean, with Hurricane Kiko located more than 1,000 miles away from Hawaii and Hurricane Lorena potentially set to cause some trouble in northwestern Mexico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Devers launched his 30th home run of the season into the right field seats at Coors Field, Colorado starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took exception to the slugger slowly staggering out of the batter's box, watching the flight of the ball.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dish was losing money, staggering under $21 billion in debt and hemorrhaging pay TV subscribers.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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There’s also something of the McIlroy highwire act with Alcaraz, especially in the breathless blitz of brilliance that rises to the top and then drops off from the dizzy heights of the rollercoaster.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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The result, nearly eight months into his second term, is an economy that appears to be lurching into a new era of state control.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Naming the bags is my way of weaving culture directly into design.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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