reeling 1 of 2

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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reeling

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verb

present participle of reel
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as in spinning
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around his mind reeled upon hearing the news that his employer had been indicted for fraud

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Recent Examples of reeling
Verb
Hundreds of Utah State University students still reeling from the assassination of Charlie Kirk came together at a tearful vigil hosted by the campus’ Turning Point USA chapter on Friday night. Peter D'abrosca , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Student communities are reeling after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising questions about what his death means for campus politics and free speech. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025 Ten-foot swells rose up and sent our boat reeling. Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025 His assassination in Utah this week has left the country reeling, stirring questions about the state of democracy due to the rise of ideological polarization and political violence that many fear threatens the pillars of unfettered free speech and other constitutional rights. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 The university remained out of session, reeling after the horror of Kirk’s final appearance. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Many are still reeling from the news of the trade. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeling
Adjective
  • Today's talkers Travis Kelce is giddy.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Scott appeared to have done his job, spinning a full-count slider below the strike zone that Lee chased.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Ledford is a songwriter to watch, spinning urgent, gripping tales of life’s ups and downs in the midst of a wildly colorful and psychedelic musical universe.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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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
  • Dish was losing money, staggering under $21 billion in debt and hemorrhaging pay TV subscribers.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Here, Eady speaks with Deadline about the fun of weaving a fantastical and spiritual tale about the real threats of land loss and economic hardships in the Black community.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Guzman fell in love with the way Williams captures the beauty of everyday life, weaving humor, heartache and joy into a story that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

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