as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist
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as in to march
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
to the strains of that familiar music, this year's graduating class filed into the auditorium
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Recent Examples of file
Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026
The company currently faces a lawsuit filed by Arizona Atty.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Dead concert recordings have also maintained a cult following online, where nearly 18,000 digital files with concerts since 1965 are part of the Internet Archive.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
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In a few weeks, taxpayers will be able to start filing their taxes.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026
The company currently faces a lawsuit filed by Arizona Atty.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Who believes that his DOJ just found 5 million new Epstein files?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Dead concert recordings have also maintained a cult following online, where nearly 18,000 digital files with concerts since 1965 are part of the Internet Archive.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for file
Noun
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Your next queue through the airport security line may be easier and faster.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Digital advance booking has eased the process, allowing travelers to bypass terminal queues at Cebu’s busy Pier 1.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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After a turnover by the Kraken in the neutral zone back across the blue line, Carrick got the puck, skated into the left circle and beat Grubauer low on the blocker side.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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As South Florida continues to struggle with housing and traffic, a new Hialeah rental community is tackling both issues with garden-style apartments built near public transit lines.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jermaine Eluemunor of the New York Giants, Justin Skule of the Minnesota Vikings, and Braxton Jones of the Chicago Bears could make sense in that column.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Presenter Minnie Driver brought even more gleam to the carpet in a strapless column dress with embellished semi-sheer panels plus jewelry by Rahaminov Diamonds and Saidian Vintage Jewels.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks saves the day The 49ers were down to third- and fourth-string linebackers after losing Fred Warner in October and his backup Tatum Bethune, in Week 18 to a groin injury.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Videos appearing to show rows of body bags of those killed in Iran have emerged as anti-regime protests across the Islamic Republic stretch into a third week.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Haslet City Council has voted twice in a row to censure Mayor Gary Hulsey for not following city ordinances.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“File.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/file. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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