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as in staggered
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 reeled
Lewin said views of the lake reeled them in.
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Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But Norris then reeled Verstappen back in through the rest of the lap, aided by what appeared to be an error by the Dutchman at Turn 7.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Lewin said views of the lake reeled them in.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The delegations gathered on Wednesday as Ukraine reeled from a major Russian drone and missile bombardment on Monday night, which Ukrainian officials said caused serious damage to the country's energy grid.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
The cases remained unsolved for decades as the sleepy Long Island community reeled over the possibility of a serial killer lurking in their midst.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In the first two months of the Covid pandemic, as markets reeled, the Federal Reserve purchased $580 billion in agency MBS.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Hours into the Administration, the Coast Guard reeled from the abrupt dismissal of the then Commandant, Admiral Linda Fagan.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The film crashed down onto Earth at a moment as audiences worldwide reeled from the helplessness of their own global crisis.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But Norris then reeled Verstappen back in through the rest of the lap, aided by what appeared to be an error by the Dutchman at Turn 7.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Lewin said views of the lake reeled them in.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The delegations gathered on Wednesday as Ukraine reeled from a major Russian drone and missile bombardment on Monday night, which Ukrainian officials said caused serious damage to the country's energy grid.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
The cases remained unsolved for decades as the sleepy Long Island community reeled over the possibility of a serial killer lurking in their midst.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In the first two months of the Covid pandemic, as markets reeled, the Federal Reserve purchased $580 billion in agency MBS.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Hours into the Administration, the Coast Guard reeled from the abrupt dismissal of the then Commandant, Admiral Linda Fagan.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The film crashed down onto Earth at a moment as audiences worldwide reeled from the helplessness of their own global crisis.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeled
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The Ram spun back onto the road and toward the Altima as it was being driven west on Route 2, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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On the 5th hole, a 110-yard Par 3, Shipley spun a wedge shot past the pin and watched the ball roll back into the hole, the first ever ace since the league launched last year.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The compound is oriented toward uninterrupted ranch land and the distant Santa Lucia Mountain views, with the buildings staggered to carve out smaller courts, decks and views that let relatives stay close but not crowded.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Start times are staggered to spread out participants.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Last week, a 13-year-old boy swam for hours to shore to get help for his mother and siblings after the family was swept out to sea.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Owen also swam on the winning 200 medley and 400 free relay teams.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The big polar bear lurched forward, hitting top speed in two strides.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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As Matt Woosnam reflected recently, the Premier League’s feel-good story has lurched into night terrors.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, of all the people that came to mind, the first name that rolled off Knueppel’s tongue was Portland star Damian Lillard.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the Aero Razor rolled quickly through my stride and off the toe.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Reeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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