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Reeling

Verb / ˈri:lɪŋ / Another word for reeling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to feel unsteady or dizzy, or to be overwhelmed by a situation

Synonyms & similar words

reel stagger spinaround whirl gyrate swag keel lurch spin careen staggering swaying wobbling tottering dizzy unsteady whirling spinning tumbling rocking wavering fluctuating vacillating swerving lurching floundering struggling faltering stumbling teetering

Example sentences

  1. The drunk man was reeling as he stumbled down the street.
  2. She felt like she was reeling after hearing the shocking news.
  3. The boat was reeling in the rough sea.
  4. I was reeling from the impact of the car crash.
  5. The company was reeling from the financial losses.

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  • The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it. - Ernest Hemingway
  • We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. - Ernest Hemingway

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