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(Entry 1 of 2)
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
verb
present participle of reel
Synonyms & Antonyms of reeling (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
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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“Reeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeling. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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