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as in reciting
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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as in listing
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 reeling off
The Pats started the year 1-2 before reeling off 16 wins in their final 17 games.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
O’Dwyer’s Badgers also set a state record for consecutive wins early in his tenure, reeling off 50 straight from 2003-06.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The Jaguars, who showed great promise while reeling off three victories, including what seemed like a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time, fell flat in a 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Most notably, his quarterfinal win against Brandon Nakashima on Sunday was simply breathtaking, with Alcaraz reeling off several shots which made for a spectacular highlights reel.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The reporter was sent reeling off camera as the attacker walked away from the scene.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Harrell started the game completing two of his first five passes before reeling off 12 consecutive completions and keeping the 49ers’ offense afloat.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The reeling off of mogul war stories during the nearly 90-minute program was matched by the crowd of about 150 people in the cozy confines of the Paley Center’s 10th-floor event space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
O’Dwyer’s Badgers also set a state record for consecutive wins early in his tenure, reeling off 50 straight from 2003-06.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The Jaguars, who showed great promise while reeling off three victories, including what seemed like a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time, fell flat in a 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Most notably, his quarterfinal win against Brandon Nakashima on Sunday was simply breathtaking, with Alcaraz reeling off several shots which made for a spectacular highlights reel.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The reporter was sent reeling off camera as the attacker walked away from the scene.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Harrell started the game completing two of his first five passes before reeling off 12 consecutive completions and keeping the 49ers’ offense afloat.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The reeling off of mogul war stories during the nearly 90-minute program was matched by the crowd of about 150 people in the cozy confines of the Paley Center’s 10th-floor event space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeling off
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Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of actors sit anxiously, reciting dialogue to themselves.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Florida coach Paul Maurice is listing Balinskis, who has been playing on the team’s second defense pair, as day-to-day.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bruce Renfrew of California Outdoor Properties is the listing agent.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When trying to learn something new, keep a careful eye on your sources to avoid accidentally memorizing false information.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instructions not to study up spared him from reading briefing books or memorizing security protocols.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The health system this week is publicly detailing its plans for the first time.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges Bass’s administration drafted a confidential memo detailing plans to protect the mayor from reputational harm and sought to alter the after-action report.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Much of that material is now unavailable, along with catastrophe models used to develop rates, and emails outlining regulators’ objections to how rates were developed.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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In an interview with CBS News Texas, West said Plano has delivered a letter of intent outlining its offer, even as the Stars continue negotiating with Dallas on a plan that could keep the team at American Airlines Center beyond its 2031 lease expiration.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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