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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 reeled off
The Bulldogs lost their season opener at Kansas, then reeled off five straight victories.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
The Keller momentum was brief, as Southlake Carroll reeled off 28 points in the second quarter to forge a 42-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
This was before the trade deadline and before the Brewers reeled off 14 straight wins, sending the Cubs from a virtual tie atop the NL Central to a nine-game deficit in the span of a fortnight.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
Ensworth defeated McCallie, which reeled off back-to-back wins over national names Mission Viejo (California) and Heidelberg (Mississippi).
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 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
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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
The Keller momentum was brief, as Southlake Carroll reeled off 28 points in the second quarter to forge a 42-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
This was before the trade deadline and before the Brewers reeled off 14 straight wins, sending the Cubs from a virtual tie atop the NL Central to a nine-game deficit in the span of a fortnight.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
Ensworth defeated McCallie, which reeled off back-to-back wins over national names Mission Viejo (California) and Heidelberg (Mississippi).
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeled off
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The bride and groom recited their vows and exchanged candy rings, and then there was lots of dancing and celebrating.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Poetry is sung or recited at every major event of our lives, from battle cry to betrothal, across all cultures and climes.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles have officially listed Johnson as questionable to return with an ankle injury.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of people listed were charged in multiple swing states that were the center of unfounded claims of election fraud, including Georgia, Nevada, Arizona and Wisconsin.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And why does virtually every Palestinian have those dates memorized by heart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gray, 65, memorized the meal schedule here years ago.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Many men in the facility, like Chacón, were unsure why they were accused of terrorist activity, the story detailed.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Post also detailed Horning's personal exploits in the small mountain town.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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