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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
Coach Vic Schaefer’s squad has also reeled off six Quad 1 wins in that stretch, made even more impressive considering that only five teams in the country have six or more Quad 1 wins for the entire season.
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Asked about those non-negotiables, McDaniel reeled off a few key categories, for the second consecutive day, used a profanity during a media conference that was live streamed.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
After Paul had the cheek to win six of the first seven games on Friday evening, Sinner reeled off 12 of the next 15.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But with their defense poised to rank among the league’s best, the Broncos will benefit from a late rest and reel off four wins in their final five games to claim their first division title since 2015.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Asked about those non-negotiables, McDaniel reeled off a few key categories, for the second consecutive day, used a profanity during a media conference that was live streamed.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
After Paul had the cheek to win six of the first seven games on Friday evening, Sinner reeled off 12 of the next 15.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But with their defense poised to rank among the league’s best, the Broncos will benefit from a late rest and reel off four wins in their final five games to claim their first division title since 2015.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel off
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Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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At an early age, Michael showed signs of high intellectual promise (in his youth Michael was able to recite Nicolas Nickleby and David Copperfield by memory), but at age fifteen began to show signs of schizophrenia and at age sixteen was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those counts were previously listed as criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder but were amended after her death.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The future won’t belong to the people who memorized the most.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The black dress featured a halter neckline with cutouts and white fabric detailing on the sides.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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In the museum’s archive are articles detailing how Black babies, referred to by the slur pickaninnies, were used as bait to lure and kill Florida alligator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The county has outlined terms for a new lease agreement that would be for 11 years, including the 2025 season, with options for five two-year extensions.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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“Reel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel%20off. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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