Pronunciation: /ˈriːlɪŋ/
verb to feel very shocked, upset, or confused
A1 She was reeling from the news of her failed exam.
A2 The unexpected promotion left him reeling with excitement.
B1 The team was reeling from their recent defeat, but they were determined to bounce back.
B2 The sudden loss of her job left her reeling, unsure of what to do next.
C1 The scandal had the entire country reeling with shock and disbelief.
C2 The CEO was reeling from the backlash of his controversial decision, but he stood by it nonetheless.
adjective feeling dizzy or unsteady
A1 She was reeling from the news of her failed exam.
A2 The reeling economy has left many people unemployed.
B1 The team was reeling from their recent defeat in the championship game.
B2 The stock market is reeling after the announcement of new tariffs.
C1 The country is reeling from a series of natural disasters.
C2 The company is reeling from the scandal involving its CEO.
adverb in a state of confusion or shock
A1 She was reeling from the news of her failed exam.
A2 The team was reeling after losing three games in a row.
B1 The stock market is reeling from the effects of the global pandemic.
B2 The company is reeling from the scandal involving its CEO.
C1 The political party is reeling from the recent corruption allegations.
C2 The country is reeling from the aftermath of the natural disaster.
formal After receiving the unexpected news, she was left reeling and unsure of how to proceed.
informal When I found out I failed the exam, I was totally reeling.
slang The plot twist in that movie had me reeling for days.
figurative The constant changes in the industry have left many businesses reeling, trying to keep up.
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