as in rubs
to make smooth by friction
beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist
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as in marches
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 files
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Union files grievance A Triangle Services operations director confirmed this week that the company employed an average of 24 security guards under the Ramsey County contract.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The rules also say that if a member files a grievance, the member must provide evidence that another rider’s gender identity does not match that rider’s everyday life, and OBRA will not investigate a member’s gender identity until sufficient evidence is provided.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The customer who leaves after a frustrating experience rarely files a formal complaint.
—Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Paxton files a lawsuit against battleground states Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Intuit files notice for mass layoffs Intuit is cutting hundreds of employees across two states as the company filed notices for mass layoffs in California and Nevada, Jason Hidalgo reports.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, Perplexity said that its Personal Computer product will be available on Microsoft's Windows operating system, enabling the AI to connect to apps like Word and Outlook, as well as files on a user's device.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Apart from the government’s release of the files, intrigue over the existence of extraterrestrial life continues to grow.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
In February, following his appearance in the Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
With the Epstein files, a feeling that has long been souring appears to now be way past its expiry date.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The federal criminal subpoena also seeks the personnel files of staff involved in transgender care, according to the lawsuit.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
That could let an attacker change system settings, reach sensitive files or run commands with powerful permissions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
This standard color space made color predictable across many devices, but the compromise was a narrower range of colors for screens, cameras and image files to share.
—Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Verb
Each year, the Cuban government files a complaint with the United Nations over harms caused by the longstanding embargo.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Union files grievance A Triangle Services operations director confirmed this week that the company employed an average of 24 security guards under the Ramsey County contract.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The rules also say that if a member files a grievance, the member must provide evidence that another rider’s gender identity does not match that rider’s everyday life, and OBRA will not investigate a member’s gender identity until sufficient evidence is provided.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The customer who leaves after a frustrating experience rarely files a formal complaint.
—Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Paxton files a lawsuit against battleground states Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Intuit files notice for mass layoffs Intuit is cutting hundreds of employees across two states as the company filed notices for mass layoffs in California and Nevada, Jason Hidalgo reports.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Noun
Texas’s secretary of state is responsible for administering voter registration files and managing articles of incorporation for local businesses, among other responsibilities.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, Perplexity said that its Personal Computer product will be available on Microsoft's Windows operating system, enabling the AI to connect to apps like Word and Outlook, as well as files on a user's device.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Apart from the government’s release of the files, intrigue over the existence of extraterrestrial life continues to grow.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
In February, following his appearance in the Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
With the Epstein files, a feeling that has long been souring appears to now be way past its expiry date.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The federal criminal subpoena also seeks the personnel files of staff involved in transgender care, according to the lawsuit.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
That could let an attacker change system settings, reach sensitive files or run commands with powerful permissions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
This standard color space made color predictable across many devices, but the compromise was a narrower range of colors for screens, cameras and image files to share.
—Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and the traditional base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Reuters witnesses reported long queues at filling stations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Skipping immigration queues and having someone guide you through unfamiliar terminals can make a noticeable difference, particularly in major hubs where congestion is common.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Sawdust sprays as Matt Sams meticulously sands the edges of a balcony railing that will soon be affixed to the front of a house.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chapman sands his board occasionally to remove this top layer of funk.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mark Bradford strides by with a beneficent smile — towering over everyone, including AI art maker Refik Anadol.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But perhaps no rock god ever went full Heathcliff the way Cliff Richard did for this 1996 musical, a stage production (with songs by John Farrar and Tim Rice) that re-creates scenes from the novel while Richard, as Heathcliff, strides through like a lordly narrator-protagonist.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shamea arrives enthusiastically, holding her script and reading her lines.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Tootsie Tomanetz Pitmasters tend the flames of Texas barbecue with heart, soul, and a whole lot of dedication—and the smoky, juicy meat, like that of Tootsie Tomanetz at Snow’s BBQ, draws diners across state lines.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/files. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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