reel in

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

Examples of reel in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New Stanford wants to reel in viewers with the notoriety of the original study and the promise that hot buttons will be pushed. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Getting a quiet start is 20th Century Studios’ Whalefall, which is expected to reel in around $7 million from 3,065 North American theaters. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

While the loser in this game each of the past two seasons went on to win the Big 12 title, this Sun Devils team is reeling in conference play. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

At times, the dynamic between father and son can feel drowned in melodrama, but Abrams and Brolin are able to reel in their gutsy performances to portray a troubled relationship that’s still grounded in love. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for reel in

• elan