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reeling

[ree-ling] / ˈri lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
dizzy
Synonyms
STRONG
addled befuddled bemused bewildered blind blinded dazed dazzled distracted disturbed dumbfounded faint light muddled puzzled staggered staggering swimming upset whirling
WEAK
dumb gaga giddy groggy hazy lightheaded off balance out of control punch-drunk punchy shaky slap-happy tipsy unsteady vertiginous weak in the knees weak-kneed wobbly woozy
Antonyms
STRONG
aware clear heavy understanding

Example Sentences

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Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

We passed by hot rods, apartments listed for sale to foreigners and fishermen reeling in fresh catches off the coastal boulevard, El Malecón.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Viewers who aren’t reeling from the reveal in their theater seat will have just as much to parse from “The Drama” as those who go in totally blind.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Asian countries are already reeling from the downturn in energy supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As I ran out of the room to chase after the distant backs of my parents, my mind was reeling.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick