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
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Politically, the Epstein files saga caps off a rocky first year for an administration facing record-low favorability ratings and a president whose grasp on his base is appearing to slip.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026
This process allows both parties in the divorce to reduce processing times and legal costs when each spouse files separately, according to a news release from Los Angeles County Superior Court.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
In January, late Padres chairman Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel, files a lawsuit to contest control of the Padres.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
And as the Epstein files documents start being released, new proof of Andrew’s long connection to Epstein is also being unearthed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Dec. 2025
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, 4 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The president has recently come under immense scrutiny for his use of the military after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, his appearances in the Epstein files and his aggressive deportation agenda.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Justice Department officials, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday, have said the files’ release was slowed by redactions required to protect the identities of abuse victims.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Sabula told the Post that his remark is a reference to Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Cash’s twist in Lost Lambs makes conspiracy a practice honed by young girls, the kinds of people at the center of Pizzagate and rap beefs and the Epstein files.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The review of complaints happening during a closed session is due to strict California laws that protect law enforcement personnel files, said Morse, limiting what can be publicly discussed prior to any final official decision being made.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Ratner was also featured in the Epstein files.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2026
Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The District Attorney’s Office routinely files pretrial detention motions in cases involving these types of charges.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Politically, the Epstein files saga caps off a rocky first year for an administration facing record-low favorability ratings and a president whose grasp on his base is appearing to slip.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026
This process allows both parties in the divorce to reduce processing times and legal costs when each spouse files separately, according to a news release from Los Angeles County Superior Court.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
In January, late Padres chairman Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel, files a lawsuit to contest control of the Padres.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
And as the Epstein files documents start being released, new proof of Andrew’s long connection to Epstein is also being unearthed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Dec. 2025
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, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Cash’s twist in Lost Lambs makes conspiracy a practice honed by young girls, the kinds of people at the center of Pizzagate and rap beefs and the Epstein files.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The president has recently come under immense scrutiny for his use of the military after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, his appearances in the Epstein files and his aggressive deportation agenda.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Justice Department officials, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday, have said the files’ release was slowed by redactions required to protect the identities of abuse victims.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Sabula told the Post that his remark is a reference to Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Cash’s twist in Lost Lambs makes conspiracy a practice honed by young girls, the kinds of people at the center of Pizzagate and rap beefs and the Epstein files.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The review of complaints happening during a closed session is due to strict California laws that protect law enforcement personnel files, said Morse, limiting what can be publicly discussed prior to any final official decision being made.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Ratner was also featured in the Epstein files.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2026
Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
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Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long queues for the bathroom.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most common causes for the delays were the gate not being ready, taxiway congestion, holding patterns, runway queues, crew or equipment delay and weather restrictions.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Its façade, featuring four columns and symmetrical architecture, is one of the most famous in television history.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The post-Modern design by Miami’s Arquitectonica comprises 25 colorful mid-rise towers, conjoined and elevated over columns, with gardens and elaborate amenities, including a beach volleyball court.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The robotics race is quickly splitting along geographic lines.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bieber’s matching barely-there thong was connected to it through a web of black strings on her stomach, showing off her abs and highlighting a pink bow adornment in the center.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado that was modified to include strings and frets, was driven once by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Past the neon lights of the midway and rows of food vendors, find the heart and history of the South Florida Fair — the agriculture area.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Videos appearing to show rows of body bags of those killed in Iran have emerged as anti-regime protests across the Islamic Republic stretch into a third week.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After a spate of violence in 2024 that included fatal stabbings and shootings on buses and trains and even a hijacked bus, LA Mayor Karen Bass, who chaired the Metro board at that time, ordered a surge in armed law enforcement officers.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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High-speed trains that will aid the bleeding country, carry it from the Umayyad age to the age of AI and back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although some cars available in China, including Tesla's long-range Model Y and Zeekr 7X, produced by Volvo owner Geely, also advertise ranges above 800 km.—
Marie Mannes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine village-style lodging ranges from basic hotel rooms to five-bedroom mountaintop townhomes, where guests can ski out their back doors.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/files. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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