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as in lists
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 reels off
But Whiddett reels off a variety of reasons why a client of bespoke means might choose MTM, relating to both time and intention.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reels off
Verb
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In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kentucky's State Board of Elections lists future elections up until 2036 on the department's website.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leopard sharks, or Stegostoma tigrinum, are found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, but populations are decreasing, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which lists the species as endangered.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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None of the men — including Lennon, who details the murder that led to his incarceration — attempt to convince us of their innocence.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The book details his days on NYC’s club playground, recounting his rise as an audiophile to one of the city’s hottest DJs.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Working with powerful clients, the docuseries outlines how Hanson was recruited by the dangerous Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa, as his networking skills and people knowledge were of great value to them.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Turnovers are a top priority for the Patriots in theory, with ball security and ball disruption listed as the second item on a sign in their team meeting room that outlines the identity Vrabel wants from his team.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reels off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reels%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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