as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
she slipped and, after an out-of-control reel, fell on her backside
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as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
got off the amusement park ride reeling and barely able to stand
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Recent Examples of reel
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
So many metal and hard-rock artists like Sleep Token and Ghost, have seen such viral success as a result of platforms like Tiktok and Instagram reels.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
EW.com, 27 May 2025
Figures from across the sporting world paid tribute to those who were injured by the attack, which survivors say left the city reeling after the celebrations.
—Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Use it to build content calendars, write reels scripts, or even draft ad copy.
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—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
So many metal and hard-rock artists like Sleep Token and Ghost, have seen such viral success as a result of platforms like Tiktok and Instagram reels.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
Tell me about that decision to reel it back in after these two massive, explosive episodes.
—EW.com, 27 May 2025
Figures from across the sporting world paid tribute to those who were injured by the attack, which survivors say left the city reeling after the celebrations.
—Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel
Noun
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An effective Kershaw could help stabilize a Dodger rotation that has once again been scrambled ahead of the team’s three-game series with the Padres, which begins Monday.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The Trump administration’s move to exclude AP from the White House press pool breaks with a long-standing tradition of the service’s participation in the rotation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The break-up between Elon Musk and Donald Trump is the battle that everyone saw coming, spinning into a tweetstorm of insults, unwanted revelations and surprising outbursts.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Traditional pulsars are spinning neutron stars that emit beams of radiation, and the new study suggests a black hole could briefly mimic this behavior while consuming a neutron star.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Some implementation of the law was staggered to give industries, including nail technicians, time to adapt.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The question staggers the mind, and can be answered by Montgomery and Fairfax counties.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Later this year, Odom will reprise his roll as Aaron Burr for much longer than a few minutes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Written in Latin, the coroners' rolls are records of sudden or suspicious deaths as investigated by a jury of local men, called together by the coroner to establish facts and reach a verdict.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Still, seeing an animal that size in a place where people typically kayak, swim, and anchor boats is enough to give anyone pause.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Kay Ali has a scent inspired by lush Hawaiian landscapes and bananas. Pisces, ruled by Neptune, swims between worlds.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
4 June 2025
Verb
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Royal Enfield This model also appears to have 17-inch rear spoked wheel, and a 19-incher at the front spoked wheel.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Growing panicky, the animal lurched wildly, lost its footing altogether, and fell back toward me and my horse.—
Jim Carmichel,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Thereafter, plans for the cemetery lurched back to the Great Park but never successfully held on to momentum.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Reel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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