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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That makes Iran the one issue that could send markets reeling as early as next week if the leaders leave the summit without a breakthrough.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The veteran actor was still reeling from the electric response to her cameo appearance a few weeks earlier during headliner Sabrina Carpenter’s second weekend set at the popular music festival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

When “Battlestar Galactica” was introduced as a miniseries in 2003, America was still reeling from 9/11.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

reeling

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