reels off

present tense third-person singular of reel off
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as in recites
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 reels off Francis reels off an impressive list of work taking place this weekend, including the Belgian Open golf, the EuroLeague Final Four basketball and, of course, the final ten Premier League matches. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026 Ole Miss reels off a 10-4 run to open the second half and Sean Miller takes a timeout. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 In a sort of overture to his story of the Grand Inquisitor, Ivan reels off various episodes involving the sufferings of children. Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025 But Whiddett reels off a variety of reasons why a client of bespoke means might choose MTM, relating to both time and intention. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reels off
Verb
  • Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The company lists acquisition benefits including expanding chemical capabilities, strengthening purification solutions and broadening lower-carbon energy pathways.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The website lists a maximum capacity of 232 vehicle reservations and 50 pedestrian/bicycle reservations per day.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Keslassy details the brinksmanship afoot between the state, Canal+ and the major streamers.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • The court document details three deposits, ranging from $500 to $700, from Bridgewater into a credit union account from June to December 2022 that were then partially withdrawn, allegedly to make cash payments to Ammons.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The settlement concerns the next three ‘reporting periods’ — 2026, 2027 and 2028 — as well as the next three seasons, from 2026-27 to 2028-29, and outlines the financial position Newcastle must find themselves in at each of those junctures.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • That decree outlines a list of requirements for the jail to improve medical and mental health care for inmates.
    Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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“Reels off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reels%20off. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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