reel off

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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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Recent Examples of reel off The reporter was sent reeling off camera as the attacker walked away from the scene. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025 Memphis led 10-7 at the end of the first quarter before Arkansas reeled off 21 consecutive points on touchdown runs by Braylen Russell (16 yards), Jones (5) and Washington (1) in the second quarter. Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025 After Wil Lutz had a 35-yard game-winner blocked, the Broncos reeled off four straight wins against Atlanta, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Indianapolis. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 Northrop redesigned its rocket with new Russian engines and reeled off 13 successful Antares launches before geopolitics made the rocket's patchwork design untenable. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reel off
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Verb
  • Outside, the glasses also accurately recognized and translated a Spanish-language sermon a street preacher was reciting through a speaker system across the street.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The fourth-year manager possesses a heightened ability to recite specific plays from specific games even months or years later.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Matt Zingler, the co-founder and CEO of the global hip-hop festival Rolling Loud, is listing his Biscayne Point retreat, complete with 150 feet of prime bay frontage.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The property — which features trails and areas for camping, fishing and hiking — is currently listed at around $5 million, though the county is currently negotiating a final price with the property owner.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Students were encouraged to learn civics through memorizing, reciting, summarizing and applying information, rather than through analyzing and evaluating information, investigating civic issues or engaging in civic action projects.
    Robert Maloy, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Other common features include key fobs or key cards, which can grant access to your home without requiring users to memorize a code.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • The Hollywood Reporter detailed in a cover story last year that Zendaya and Levinson’s relationship also cooled during the break.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Local law enforcement also adjusts the small town’s normal traffic patterns on game days to allow for the swell of visitors, so check out the Clemson Athletic Department’s website for maps detailing pre- and post-game traffic flow and parking info.
    Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • The level of investment outlined in the agreement shows how serious the two nations are about addressing the problem.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In an exclusive interview at Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters, Hill outlined a strategy that hinges on innovation, sport, and rebuilding trust with consumers after years of slowing growth and mounting competition.
    Merritt Enright, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Reel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel%20off. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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