refile

verb

re·​file (ˌ)rē-ˈfī(-ə)l 

refiled; refiling

transitive verb

: to file (something) again

refile a case in a lower court

refiling misfiled documents

Examples of refile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning that the plaintiffs cannot refile. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

The case was dismissed in July 2016 for abuse of the bankruptcy system, and Yaffe was barred from refiling for 180 days. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Marcos’ supporters then refiled the case, leading to a new trial. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

In Georgia, a judge dismissed a lawsuit because it had been filed in the wrong city, prompting the government to refile elsewhere. — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for refile

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle