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
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Alderperson detained by federal agents files lawsuit Ald.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Identifying when the clock starts, pauses, or ends is crucial because if the homeowner files a claim for compensation outside the statute of limitations, it can be barred.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Gallego accused Johnson of delaying the swearing-in to prevent movement on the Jeffrey Epstein files discharge petition.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Once a task is completed, our brain files it away.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
OpenAI appears to be trying to position ChatGPT as a version of this universal interface, not through a browser, but by integrating third-party apps directly into the chatbot so users can search, shop, plan travel, and manage files without ever leaving the conversation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
As a book by the late Virginia Giuffre sparks new international interest in Jeffrey Epstein, House Republicans are still downplaying the need for a vote on releasing the Justice Department’s case files.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those files are stored as RTFs (short for rich-text format), one step up from the most basic TXT file.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
When using agent mode, the AI cannot run code in the browser, download files, install extensions, or access browsing history, saved autofills for passwords and other sensitive information or a computer's apps or files.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Normally, states start preparing and sending those files to the companies that load SNAP money onto EBT cards ahead of time.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The ruling requires state election officials to verify citizenship by matching voter registration information to state Department of Transportation files or other state records, but did not outline how officials would verify citizenship for voters who do not have a driver's license, for example.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There doesn't appear to be onboard storage here, so creators will need to wirelessly connect with a device to capture the audio and store the files.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
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The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Alderperson detained by federal agents files lawsuit Ald.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Identifying when the clock starts, pauses, or ends is crucial because if the homeowner files a claim for compensation outside the statute of limitations, it can be barred.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Gallego accused Johnson of delaying the swearing-in to prevent movement on the Jeffrey Epstein files discharge petition.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Once a task is completed, our brain files it away.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Additionally, Miami-Dade Property Appraiser records, included in Hialeah Building and Code Compliance Department files related to Garcia-Roves’s fine for city code violations, show two roof extensions.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
OpenAI appears to be trying to position ChatGPT as a version of this universal interface, not through a browser, but by integrating third-party apps directly into the chatbot so users can search, shop, plan travel, and manage files without ever leaving the conversation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
As a book by the late Virginia Giuffre sparks new international interest in Jeffrey Epstein, House Republicans are still downplaying the need for a vote on releasing the Justice Department’s case files.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those files are stored as RTFs (short for rich-text format), one step up from the most basic TXT file.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
When using agent mode, the AI cannot run code in the browser, download files, install extensions, or access browsing history, saved autofills for passwords and other sensitive information or a computer's apps or files.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Normally, states start preparing and sending those files to the companies that load SNAP money onto EBT cards ahead of time.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The ruling requires state election officials to verify citizenship by matching voter registration information to state Department of Transportation files or other state records, but did not outline how officials would verify citizenship for voters who do not have a driver's license, for example.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There doesn't appear to be onboard storage here, so creators will need to wirelessly connect with a device to capture the audio and store the files.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
Noun
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In the summer of 2024, Rhode’s London photo booth attracted hourlong queues.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Debates have raged in the busy industry program, standby ticket queues have snaked outside venues for the hottest premieres and the stars — in their droves — have been out in force and on major charm offensives, with distributors using the fest to launch both awards and release campaigns.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vertical wood cladding on support columns and floating walls are a common feature throughout the residences.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Travelers are increasingly paying more for fewer services, a trend spreading from airlines to hotels and cruise lines.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Although cruise lines Viking, Seabourn, and Quark Expeditions offer submersibles or helicopters on some of their expedition ships, Scenic is the only line with both on board.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The holiday decor scene is saturated—nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, bow garlands, wreaths, strings of snowflakes, glittery pinecones, and that nativity scene that’s been passed down for generations.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Building a genome from scratch means that software tools similar to word processors can be used to easily search and replace strings of letters, or cut and paste code blocks.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Rose Garden used to feature a green lawn flanked by elegant magnolias and rows of rosebushes, commissioned by the Kennedys.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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All rows offer superior headroom and legroom.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plain truth is, trains are hard.—
Chelsea Haney
October 25,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, however, that Perplexity post-trains third-party models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Focus on a nutrient-dense, minimally processed, and balanced diet that includes protein, fat, and carbohydrates within the ranges established by the AMDR.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/files. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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