Synonyms of reel off

reel off

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recite
• memorize
• repeat
• say
• speak
• study
• mouth
• learn
• con
• orate
• declaim

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• read

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• list
• recite
• detail
• tick (off)
• outline
• itemize
• mention
• enumerate
• catalog
• rehearse
• inventory
• figure
• numerate
• tabulate
• calculate
• compute
• chart
• cite
• estimate
• graph
• tally
• name
• diagram
• reckon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reel off

The Penguins looked horrible early, then dazzled the home fans by reeling off five consecutive goals. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

That’s when Odebunmi reeled off his best run of the night, a 58-yarder down the right sideline, to tie the score 6-6. — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

And the rest Iowa has reeled off at least eight wins all but one non-pandemic season since 2013. — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 31 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