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
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
Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Khanna, for his part, appeared in person on Piker’s livestream in December 2025, where the duo discussed the Epstein files and dynamics within the Democratic Party for over an hour and were largely friendly with one another.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Just remember that Joe Biden’s administration had four years to open the files and disclose any possible news unfavorable to the Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, open your browser and sign in to Google Drive or OneDrive manually to check for new files.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The Law Department that Banks would run has been sitting on the files for nearly 25 years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
When Timothy Walsh walked into KPMG for the first time 33 years ago, he was handed a stack of loan files and sent straight to a copy machine.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Advocates for rent reporting, from nonprofits to members of Congress, have touted it as a way for those with thin or non-existent credit files to start building or boosting their creditworthiness.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the files are stored in a system that logs the modification times of every file.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Khanna, for his part, appeared in person on Piker’s livestream in December 2025, where the duo discussed the Epstein files and dynamics within the Democratic Party for over an hour and were largely friendly with one another.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Just remember that Joe Biden’s administration had four years to open the files and disclose any possible news unfavorable to the Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, open your browser and sign in to Google Drive or OneDrive manually to check for new files.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The Law Department that Banks would run has been sitting on the files for nearly 25 years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
When Timothy Walsh walked into KPMG for the first time 33 years ago, he was handed a stack of loan files and sent straight to a copy machine.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Advocates for rent reporting, from nonprofits to members of Congress, have touted it as a way for those with thin or non-existent credit files to start building or boosting their creditworthiness.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the files are stored in a system that logs the modification times of every file.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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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Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 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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Wind upward between brick and sky, and the coast redraws itself — the Intracoastal with its rows of mansions, reefs dark in the distant ocean, roofs tucked in green.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ringed by supporters and passersby who stood several rows deep, phones in the air, to catch a glimpse of the new mayor, Mamdani then acknowledged the weight of the current moment.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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While there are high-speed trains to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey, the easiest way to get there is to fly, as you’ll be deposited right in the heart of this sprawling megacity.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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