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dizzying

American  
[diz-ee-ing] / ˈdɪz i ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. making or tending to make one dizzy.

    The tower rose to dizzying heights.


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Origin of dizzying

First recorded in 1795–1805; dizzy + -ing 2

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Internet access took a battering ram to information’s door, sending dizzying amounts of data our way overnight.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Viewers now find themselves confronted by a dizzying array of streaming services, all offering different slices of the viewing universe.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“While recent market volatility has been dizzying, solid operational performance and continued dedication to shareholders makes Chevron a dependable steward of energy investment capital,” says Cook.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Kings have employed a dizzying array of players, coaches, general managers and front office executives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

They were relieved things had turned out the way they had; that they were in a position to comfort Ruth, instead of being left behind in the wake of a dizzying boost to her hopes.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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