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
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 12 June 2026
OpenAI confidentially files for IPO.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 10 June 2026
As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Included in the files are calendar entries for meetings between Gates and Epstein, email correspondence between the two about philanthropic projects and photos of Gates at events that Epstein also attended.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Gates' name appears numerous times in the Epstein files.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 10 June 2026
The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist is among a number of high-profile figures whose ties to Epstein have come under scrutiny in recent months due to their names and photos appearing in the files related to Epstein’s case that have been released by the Justice Department.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Bondi led the Justice Department during the release of more than 3 million pages of files from the federal investigation into Epstein, which were required to be made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Four congressional Republicans were part of the initial group pushing for a discharge petition forcing the files’ release.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 162 files consist of documents, photos and videos that detail government employee reports of anomalous aircraft.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Verb
No bombshells so far in the latest Pentagon batch of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 12 June 2026
OpenAI confidentially files for IPO.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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
Noun
HIs relationship with Epstein faced a new wave of scrutiny earlier this year when the Department of Justice's release of Epstein files included correspondence between the two men, as well as cryptic notes drafted by Epstein that hinted at Gates' extramarital affairs.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 10 June 2026
As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Included in the files are calendar entries for meetings between Gates and Epstein, email correspondence between the two about philanthropic projects and photos of Gates at events that Epstein also attended.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Gates' name appears numerous times in the Epstein files.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 10 June 2026
The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist is among a number of high-profile figures whose ties to Epstein have come under scrutiny in recent months due to their names and photos appearing in the files related to Epstein’s case that have been released by the Justice Department.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Bondi led the Justice Department during the release of more than 3 million pages of files from the federal investigation into Epstein, which were required to be made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Four congressional Republicans were part of the initial group pushing for a discharge petition forcing the files’ release.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 162 files consist of documents, photos and videos that detail government employee reports of anomalous aircraft.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
Verb
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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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The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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When a seller prices tickets below what the market would bear, the surplus doesn’t disappear, but rather, moves into queues, bots, and resale platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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That relief becomes tangible if a traveler hears about a delay early enough to rebook a connection or reroute ground transport before queues swell.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 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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Throughout, the show’s trademark surreality and sense of play allowed Sweeney to act out massive emotional swings and to edge into the absurd, as in a sequence where Cassie strides through Los Angeles, towering over buildings and dominating the men below.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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Sheer jelly polishes create a seamless ombré effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Production was structured along radically independent lines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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“Files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/files. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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