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Definitions

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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Multiple countries, including U.S. allies, are reeling from the downturn in energy supply that once flowed freely through the chokepoint.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gingersnipes shrieked, reeling back into the table, sending a clatter of teacups to the floor.

From Literature

Silicon Valley is reeling from the seismic verdict delivered by an LA jury on Wednesday.

From BBC

A strong cyclone has affected liquefied natural gas plants in Australia, potentially adding more pressure to a market already reeling from massive supply disruption caused by war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, consumers are already reeling from other climbing prices.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.