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
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
And in just the first four months of 2026, at least 158 Chapter 12 bankruptcies had already been filed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Internxt uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning files are encrypted on your device before they’re uploaded.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
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Verb
Seven filed as nonpartisan and no one filed as a Democrat, independent or left the line blank.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
And in just the first four months of 2026, at least 158 Chapter 12 bankruptcies had already been filed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Noun
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Rodriguez after the Sanford Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that included two digital video files showing child pornography, according to prosecutors.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Internxt uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning files are encrypted on your device before they’re uploaded.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for file
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But the quiet-part-out-loud here is that the Duffer Brothers ditching Netflix for a four-year deal at Paramount seems to have rubbed high-ranking Netflix executives the wrong way, the first source told THR.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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According to police, Foulke, Acrey and Millevoix encountered a man and woman waiting for a ride-share outside when one of the three rubbed their knuckles across a man's head.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The team is focused on meeting every mark, catching every flying rifle and marching in order.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Tartan Army showed up en masse, marching through the streets to the stadium in kilts, playing bagpipes and singing.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Companies are automating one step here, one queue there, and calling it a win.—
Ganesh Padmanabhan,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Orders came through a dedicated digital line, separate from the walk-in queue.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And suddenly the instinct is to sand down the edges, soften the messaging, and appeal to everyone.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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My mother, sometimes still talking to him, used to stride off into the distance on the clicker and had to wait for him then, furious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Nick Sirianni strides across the asphalt at a breezy pace, seemingly as serene as an on-the-job NFL head coach can ever be.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Basallo misjudged it, taking an unhurried shuffle up the line, before the ball glanced off his glove and rolled toward the Dodgers dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Shoes must be polished, their brass must shine, and their uniforms must be clear of any stains or wrinkles.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The fabric is light, but the silhouette is polished—offering the kind of versatility a summer capsule wardrobe should be built on.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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That's the real reason for the column.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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