reeled off

verb

Definition of reeled offnext
past tense of reel off
1
as in recited
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 listed
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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  1. listed
  2. detailed
  3. outlined
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  • Your current full name must match the name listed on the identity document.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s a look at 10 of the most interesting productions opening between now and the end of March, listed in alphabetical order.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • Robinson’s effectiveness for Fulham, detailed here by The Athletic, has created plenty of speculation about whether some of the big clubs might be circling for a January signing.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The judge ordered the feds to account for why New York’s congestion pricing plan detailed specific pollution mitigations for the Bronx, but failed to detail such plans for several New Jersey towns — even though both regions are expected to see an increase in motor vehicle traffic.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • Attorneys for Pines deferred a request for further comment to the allegations outlined in the complaint.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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