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
  • Burning Man lists it at 72 feet long and 17 feet tall, roughly the length of a large motor yacht.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Pentagon also lists more than 400 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • The documentary also details allegations that John-Paul was controlling and suspicious of Mica’s close friendships.
    Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s Times article details the opposition to Galliano’s selection that has grown among Jewish leaders in recent days.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, the order also outlines administrative steps that must occur first.
    Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rewards Gates, ever the optimist, also outlines some major boons the technology holds.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Reels off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reels%20off. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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