1
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
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.
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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
O’Dwyer’s Badgers also set a state record for consecutive wins early in his tenure, reeling off 50 straight from 2003-06.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The Jaguars, who showed great promise while reeling off three victories, including what seemed like a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time, fell flat in a 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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
The reporter was sent reeling off camera as the attacker walked away from the scene.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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
O’Dwyer’s Badgers also set a state record for consecutive wins early in his tenure, reeling off 50 straight from 2003-06.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The Jaguars, who showed great promise while reeling off three victories, including what seemed like a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time, fell flat in a 20-12 loss to the Seahawks.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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
The reporter was sent reeling off camera as the attacker walked away from the scene.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeling off
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Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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One-of-a-kind property The result of Stymeist’s work is a one-of-a-kind property in the Sacramento region, according to listing agent Tiffany Kraft of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Michel reported to prison Thursday, a spokesperson said, with federal records listing him as an inmate at a low-security correctional institution in Arizona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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A lot of language apps feel more like games than actual learning tools, leaving you memorizing random words instead of having real conversations.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jones found out about the vote to close INA after the Friends of Fort Worth Instagram page shared a Star-Telegram story detailing the possible vote.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This simple V-neck tee gets a subtle upgrade with contrast white detailing at the collar and sleeves.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The motive remains unclear, though state media reported the man left documents behind at the courthouse outlining his grievances.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reeling off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeling%20off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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