REEL OFF Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

reel off

verb

Definition of reel off

as in to recite

to give from memory he's able to reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents, in historical order and without pausing

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read

as in to list

to specify one after another her friend proceeded to reel off the roster of losers that she had dated over the years

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Recent Examples of reel off Iowa has reeled off at least eight wins all but one non-pandemic season since 2013. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The Catalans then reeled off Ferran’s trophy haul at the Spotify Camp Nou, over a four and half season haul following his $63 million (€55 million) transfer from Manchester City in late 2021. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Over the weekend, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a highly influential figure in the Revolutionary Guards, reeled off a maximalist set of demands for reopening the strait. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 During the rally on July 10, Wendi Walsh, secretary-treasurer of UNITE Here Local 355, reeled off the names of several concession operators and accused them of remaining silent as the administration fought in the courts. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reel off

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Verb

Hannah-Jones does repeat the old arguments about why these schools fail, but in an almost perfunctory manner, the way a heretic might recite the Lord’s Prayer more out of habit than out of belief.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026
Funny thing is, their love only deepened and the couple was married in July, and both reportedly recited their own vows.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of recite

Verb

The executive, who was named chief digital officer in 2023, details Fox News’ push over the past decade to try to expand the brand to younger audiences via the Fox Nation streaming platform and a big new podcast slate, among other efforts.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
According to the task force, internal FBI emails throughout February detailed the frequency of her contacts with various people, using metadata rather than message contents.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of detail

Verb

Plans should clearly outline the decision-making processes to facilitate the continuation of essential functions, even if digital systems are unavailable.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
But the maneuvers outlined by Picollo would seem a good start.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

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