Synonyms of reeled off

reeled off

verb

past tense of reel off

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recited
• memorized
• repeated
• said
• studied
• spoke
• learned
• conned
• mouthed
• orated
• declaimed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• read

2

as in listed

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

• listed
• recited
• ticked (off)
• detailed
• outlined
• mentioned
• itemized
• enumerated
• rehearsed
• cataloged
• numerated
• tabulated
• figured
• cited
• calculated
• computed
• tallied
• estimated
• inventoried
• charted
• graphed
• diagrammed
• named
• reckoned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generalized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reeled off

Over the weekend, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a highly influential figure in the Revolutionary Guards, reeled off a maximalist set of demands for reopening the strait. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

FanGraphs now gives the Astros a 33 percent chance to reach the postseason, odds that have continued to climb as Houston has reeled off five consecutive wins. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026

During the rally on July 10, Wendi Walsh, secretary-treasurer of UNITE Here Local 355, reeled off the names of several concession operators and accused them of remaining silent as the administration fought in the courts. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

The Mustangs have reeled off 31 straight victories since their season-opening loss to Guerin, which will play Andrean for the Class 3A state title on Friday. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Three of five flights of Starship V2 failed last year, but SpaceX avoided lengthy groundings and reeled off all five launches in a period of nine months. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026

Still in contention on the back, the Spaniard reeled off six pars before making a birdie at the 16, getting to 6 under, but by that point Rai was three strokes ahead. — CBS News, 18 May 2026

Colorado reeled off a 31-2-7 start to the season, which allowed the Avs to be the NHL’s pacesetter. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026

Wakeland had reeled off 9 shots by 8 different players before the Mustangs took their first shot, on goal, in the 31st minute. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026