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reeled

VERB

wobble; spin around

Synonyms

STRONGEST

falter lurch shake stagger stumble teeter

STRONG

bob careen pitch revolve rock roll sway swim swing swirl totter turn twirl waver weave wheel whirl

WEAK

feel giddy go around titubate

Antonyms

STRONG

stabilize steady

Example Sentences

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This also suited Haaland, who started the season in impressive scoring form but was something Guardiola later reeled in, preferring more measured games.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

After the first stories about Swalwell were published, the California political world reeled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As the Welshman missed five darts for the match, Littler reeled off six legs on the spin for his second weekly victory of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The Patriots have since reeled off four convincing victories and will also play for a state title Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

We paddled to the rope and Bronwyn reeled it down, and after a minute Olive appeared from the fog above our heads, one end of the rope knotted around her waist.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs