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
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  • 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
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  • At least 22 hospices that opened in the Friar Street building were later terminated by Medicare, though that number is likely higher because the federal database only lists hospices by the most recent address.
    Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The largest, Lithia Motors, lists 466 dealerships under its control.
    Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • The study, based on USDA Census of Agriculture data, details how the area’s rapid population growth and development demand are changing the regional agriculture economy.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The university details potential career paths for people who pursue the degree, which include communications specialist, marketing associate, marketing manager, public relations manager and public relations specialist.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • The league could scramble and put a clause into the rulebook that outlines who can and cannot play in the WNBA.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion is part of CMPD’s facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Reels off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reels%20off. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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