reel off

1
as in to recite
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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2
as in to list
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 reel off Dallas responded in the second half by reeling off 10 unanswered points to take a 20-17 lead behind a 3-yard Cooper Rush touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks and a 47-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024 After Miami stretched its lead to 100-83 early in the fourth, Portland reeled off 10 in a row to close to within 100-93 before Herro nailed a three with 4:30 left in the fourth. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025 The Phillies would go 18-20 the rest of the way, and then reel off a new streak of six winning seasons in a row, a first for the franchise. Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024 Last season, including the playoffs, Jones reeled off five consecutive 100-yard rushing games and rushed for three TDs in the first round of the postseason. Scott Engel, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reel off 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel off
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  • Kirk also recited a flurry of mostly inferential data to suggest that Turning Point Action was crucial to flipping Arizona and played a major role in Trump’s eight-point gain in support among Black men.
    Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Hyman isn’t interested in listening to candidates recite their resumes.
    Megan Sauer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • Peak Popularity: This name first appeared on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby boy names list in 1995 as the 964th most popular one.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025
  • That place, however, will dig deeper into your bank accounts: the spectacular penthouse pad, which takes up the tower’s 49th and 50th floors and comes with a 116-foot terrace and a private elevator, has been up for grabs since May 2023, listed for a whopping $38 million.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • One of the puzzles in Animal Well (2024) requires memorizing a route to escape a gigantic ghost cat.
    Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Eventually, it was discovered that Larson had memorized the patterns in the game board, essentially doing his own version of counting cards to ensure his victory.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • The medical journal also details how popular teas like green tea, ginger and rosehip can also fight inflammation and prevent oxidative damage.
    Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The release details how the DOD will no longer formally celebrate cultural awareness months, including Black History Month, Pride Month, or National American Indian Heritage Month.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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  • This would mean all hostages who are still believed to be alive and who were supposed to be released in the deal's first phase would be released in the coming days, faster than originally outlined in the agreement.
    Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Disney’s chief human resources officer Sonia Coleman outlined changes to the company’s DEI efforts in a memo to leadership Tuesday.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025

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