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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
Hochul hit back by suggesting the Knicks are head and shoulders ahead of the Spurs after a reeling off an amazing 11-game playoff winning streak and two straight series sweeps.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
After losing her serve in the first game of the match, Gauff surged past Potapova after trailing 2-4, reeling off four games to take the first set.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Vegas has reached its fifth conference final in its nine-year existence by reeling off 15 wins in 20 games under Tortorella, knocking off Utah and then Anaheim in the playoffs.
—Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Dent’s emergence helped a young and relatively inexperienced Saint Mary’s squad keep rolling along, reeling off eight consecutive wins late in the season, including home-court thrashings of Santa Clara and Gonzaga.
—Ron Kroichick, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2025 team won nine of 10 games before reeling off nine in a row during the posteason.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Italian has been a model of consistency reeling off top-10 results this season and sixth place in the Olympic downhill at nearby Cortina d’Ampezzo.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pats started the year 1-2 before reeling off 16 wins in their final 17 games.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
After losing her serve in the first game of the match, Gauff surged past Potapova after trailing 2-4, reeling off four games to take the first set.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Vegas has reached its fifth conference final in its nine-year existence by reeling off 15 wins in 20 games under Tortorella, knocking off Utah and then Anaheim in the playoffs.
—Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Dent’s emergence helped a young and relatively inexperienced Saint Mary’s squad keep rolling along, reeling off eight consecutive wins late in the season, including home-court thrashings of Santa Clara and Gonzaga.
—Ron Kroichick, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2025 team won nine of 10 games before reeling off nine in a row during the posteason.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Italian has been a model of consistency reeling off top-10 results this season and sixth place in the Olympic downhill at nearby Cortina d’Ampezzo.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pats started the year 1-2 before reeling off 16 wins in their final 17 games.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeling off
Verb
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First, Dad’s damp basement office, then, the sound of Dad’s voice reciting the opening and closing stanzas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Chef Michael Riemenschneider, who opened three restaurants in Istanbul, will advise Beren on changes with a Michelin Guide listing as the goal, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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According to court records viewed by Fox News Digital, the country star filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, listing the date of separation as May 9.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The takeaway is that workers shouldn’t focus exclusively on memorizing today’s hottest job titles.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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While the silhouette is simple and versatile, the subtle line detailing gives it a slightly more elevated feel than a standard tank, and the lightweight fabric is especially ideal for hot, humid days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel, head coach of the England men’s national team, stands before his players in a meeting room in the spring of 2025, outlining the goal for the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The policy says students within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools retain First Amendment rights while also outlining circumstances the school can restrict speech deemed disruptive.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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“Reeling off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeling%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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