reel off

verb

Definition of reel offnext
1
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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2
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 With Wednesday’s win, the Knicks have reeled off 12 straight playoff victories. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 June 2026 Hochul hit back by suggesting the Knicks are head and shoulders ahead of the Spurs after a reeling off an amazing 11-game playoff winning streak and two straight series sweeps. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026 Francis reels off an impressive list of work taking place this weekend, including the Belgian Open golf, the EuroLeague Final Four basketball and, of course, the final ten Premier League matches. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026 In 2002, a 23-year-old driver named Kurt Busch was just starting to reel off wins in what would eventually become his NASCAR hall of fame career. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reel off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel off
  1. recite
  2. list
  3. memorize
  4. detail
  5. outline
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  • The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Those attending should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
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  • In polling those are not the issues that Americans list as most important to them.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of list
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  • Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • These relaxed, wide-leg pants stand out thanks to their delicate, floral crochet detailing along the side of each leg.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Court records detail police chase A police pursuit ensued, with the deputy’s lights and sirens activated.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of detail
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  • In the Tahoe Basin, the Caldor fire restoration plan outlines roughly 3,600 acres where the Forest Service could use ground crews to apply herbicide directly to shrubs — no aerial spraying.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis, directing county attorneys to send a letter to Lineage Logistics outlining a list of demands and requirements, and asking that the company respond within 48 hours.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
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