Synonyms of files

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of file

as in rubs

to make smooth by friction

beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rubs
• sands
• polishes
• grinds
• rasps
• buffs
• scrapes
• sharpens
• planes
• hones
• smooths
• edges
• glosses
• scours
• dresses
• shines
• sandblasts
• burnishes
• whets
• regrinds
• strops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarsens
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs

files

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of file

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marches
• strides
• steps
• paces
• parades
• stamps
• treads
• goose-steps
• perambulates
• stomps
• hikes
• traipses
• tramps
• trudges
• lumbers
• plods

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wanders
• strolls
• meanders
• rambles
• ambles

files

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noun

plural of file

as in queues

a series of persons or things arranged one behind another

a long file of people waiting to get tickets to the game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• queues
• columns
• lines
• strings
• rows
• trains
• ranges
• cues
• ranks
• sequences
• chains
• arrays
• tiers
• echelons
• progressions
• successions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of files

Verb

When one spouse passes, the survivor typically files as a single taxpayer the following year, with roughly the same income but dramatically compressed brackets. — Dana Dunkelberger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The beloved character files a claim that the Acme corporation — the fictional company that sells the faulty products prominently seen in Looney Tunes cartoons — is purposefully selling bad products to Coyote in his efforts to catch Roadrunner. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing. — Alex Brizee july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

The company, which files an annual report in Sweden under the name Eriksson Bros AB, has yet to release its most recent disclosure. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

Many code enforcement violations can go unnoticed until someone files a complaint. — James Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Police chief files formal complaint The letter, sent by Madel to Kao on April 1, became publicly known Tuesday and the Pioneer Press obtained a copy. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026

Instead, the money will be split among everyone who files a valid claim. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The Department of Justice has said repeatedly since the disclosure of the Epstein files that there are no credible allegations or evidence that would lead to new federal criminal investigations. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Noun

The government had checked a hundred and fifty thousand names against its files, actively monitoring immigrants and citizens alike, and deported at least seventy-eight people. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Windows users will also get the Nero Backup Software, which helps protect internal files. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

The documents focus on Swalwell’s relationship with Fang in 2015, though much of the information contained in the files had already been reported publicly. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Released in February 2025, Claude Code is an AI coding assistant that can read code, edit files, run commands and integrate with a user's development tools, according to the Claude website. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Agents should never store static credentials in code repositories or configuration files. — Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Clients of John Minnella may retrieve files by calling the State Bar at [phone]. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The subpoena seeks QueerDoc's personnel files, billing documents, communications with drug manufacturers and records of patients who were prescribed puberty blockers or hormone therapy, among other information, according to the 9th Circuit decision. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Commentators spent hours before each broadcast hunting through fragmented files for athlete stats and career histories. — Ruba Borno, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026