reeled off

past tense of reel off
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as in recited
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 reeled off 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 Since breaking his maiden on the Jimmy Durante turf course at Del Mar on September 10, 2023, Formidable Man has reeled off five consecutive Stakes wins in his starts at the Seaside Oval. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Crowley then reeled off five straight wins before a 65-21 loss to league rival North Crowley, which went on to an undefeated 6A Division I state championship. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeled off
Verb
  • At the Labor Day ceremony honoring those who died in the massacre, traditional lion dancers performed and visitors from across the country recited the names of those killed with traditional blessings.
    Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Newsweek was unable to find reputable studies that verified the exact figures Trump has recited.
    Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Currently listed for $26,000, this tiny home is delivered as a rectangular container that simply—get this—unfolds to create a fully functional living space.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The building used by ICE is owned by a family partnership whose beneficiaries are not listed publicly.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jokes that could very well work in his trademark loose-documentary style fall flat when read by actors who’ve simply memorized their lines.
    Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, it was later revealed that Kemper — who has an IQ of 131 — had memorized 28 psychological tests and the acceptable answers during his time at Atascadero.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kara stays active and has detailed her fitness program on her private Instagram account.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The $60 canvas sneaker is detailed with elastic side panels and a vulcanized rubber sole, its black-and-white checker motif among the brand’s most enduring signatures since debuting in 1977.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • The five-phase proposal outlined a gradual approach to providing the information while keeping within state and federal privacy laws.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Martin, Williams and director of security and safety Dave Korus outlined the travel itinerary and strategy in a team meeting on Monday.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Reeled off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeled%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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