reeling

American  

[ree-ling] / ˈri lɪŋ /

adjective

1. staggering or swaying; unable to walk straight because of a blow, intoxication, etc..

   It seemed as if a reeling, drunken giant had set the route for the race—it was so full of twists and turns.

2. in a state of mental or emotional shock; overwhelmed.

   As a reeling nation mourns its dead, investigators are trying to determine whether anyone was aware of the homicidal plan.

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Etymology

Origin of reeling

reel ² ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The industry has been reeling on fears that artificial intelligence will erode the value of software companies, which often turn to private-credit investors for funding.

From MarketWatch

San Antonio also took advantage of a struggling opponent, beating the reeling Sacramento Kings 139-122.

From Barron's

For the second straight day, Milan's Lidl-Trek team managed the stage perfectly, this time reeling in a breakaway trio three kilometres from the line.

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The Spaniard made Royer pay, eventually reeling off five consecutive games to wrap up victory.

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In the final alpine skiing event in Italy, her emotional victory brought some solace to a US ski team still reeling from Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash in the downhill.

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