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

American climber Kevin Vermaerke went clear with 25km remaining, gaining a lead of almost 90 seconds solo, but was reeled in before reaching the final climb. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Southwest's move comes as carriers from Delta Air Lines to JetBlue Airways — along with credit card companies like American Express, Capital One and Chase — have been building airport lounges to reel in and retain higher-spending consumers. — Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

In recent years, the Costume Institute’s shows and the Met Gala’s media bonanza have helped to attract new visitors and contributed to reeling in a more diverse audience. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Pearl District Cat Cox, owner of Country Bird Bakery, is one of those artists Tulsa reeled in—or rather, back in. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for reel in

• elan