mind reels

Frequency: 6.24.5 per million words

To feel very shocked, confused, or dizzy.

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Examples (10)

  • Her mind was still reeling from the shock.
  • When he heard the tragic news, his mind began to reel.
  • The intricate details of the conspiracy made her mind reel with confusion.
  • After working for eighteen hours straight, my mind started to reel with exhaustion.
  • The sudden plot twist in the movie caused the audience's minds to reel.
  • He tried to grasp the complex theory, but his mind reeled from the effort.
  • The sheer beauty of the landscape made my mind reel in awe.
  • Every time she thought about the impossible task, her mind would reel.
  • Looking down from the skyscraper, his mind reeled slightly from the height.
  • The speaker's rapid-fire arguments left my mind reeling and struggling to keep up.