reel in
phrasal verb
reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
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Between the plush, pillow-soft finish, playful curved pattern, and cool double-handle design, this find is a not-so-basic basic that’ll reel in the compliments.
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The incident comes as the city continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which sparked nationwide protests and exacerbated tensions in a community already on edge over a surge in federal agents.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Visitors can enjoy peaceful boat rides on the lake with any number of outfitters lining the shores or just watch the local anglers go to work each day to reel in the catch.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
One of Wright’s clients, Mike Rogerson, had reeled in the fish after a 90-minute battle, and they were headed back to weigh it on a certified scale.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The incident comes as the city continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which sparked nationwide protests and exacerbated tensions in a community already on edge over a surge in federal agents.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Visitors can enjoy peaceful boat rides on the lake with any number of outfitters lining the shores or just watch the local anglers go to work each day to reel in the catch.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
One of Wright’s clients, Mike Rogerson, had reeled in the fish after a 90-minute battle, and they were headed back to weigh it on a certified scale.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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