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
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
With the exception of the initial shot of my cat, which was captured from a tripod, the video in my sample reel is all handheld with a long telephoto lens, the Sigma 300-600mm.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Much like the tragedy more than two decades ago, the full scale of destruction from the latest earthquakes may not be known for several days or weeks, as La Guaira’s residents reel from yet another disaster in their state’s history.
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Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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The brand posted a reel to Instagram on June 23 where the ring is shown while the Duchess of Sussex holds a basket filled with fruits and vegetables.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
With the exception of the initial shot of my cat, which was captured from a tripod, the video in my sample reel is all handheld with a long telephoto lens, the Sigma 300-600mm.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Verb
Haitians in South Florida are reeling with uncertainty about what the future will look like for them without the protections and vulnerable to being forced to return to a country with gang violence, widespread hunger and political instability.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Much like the tragedy more than two decades ago, the full scale of destruction from the latest earthquakes may not be known for several days or weeks, as La Guaira’s residents reel from yet another disaster in their state’s history.
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Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel
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Our team has reviewed dozens of the best sheet sets over the years, and these Boll & Branch sheets are part of shopping director Rachel Fletcher’s own rotation.
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Beneficiaries of the urgent, unprecedented buildout of computing capacity are carrying the indexes, with timely rotations into the broader array of stocks allowing the leaders to rest periodically.
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The rotating door of managers in Queens spins once again.
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The first permanent cotton-spinning mill was established in Pawtucket, Rhode Island dating back to 1790.
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Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody, laced with loose yet conscious jams.
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To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered.
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Meanwhile, his administration has sued states for access to voter rolls and the FBI has seized materials from the 2020 election in Georgia and Arizona.
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By actively stabilizing its ride height, roll, and pitch, the boat steadies the deck for transferring the pilot safely, even at speed.
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Authorities have warned people to take extra care when swimming in unsupervised areas, such as rivers or lakes, following the deaths of around 40 people in France over the past week.
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Dong also unsuccessfully tried to swim to a Taiwanese island.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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“Reel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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