as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist
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as in marching
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 filing
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
According to the filing, the company owes $1.9 million to Daimler Truck Financial Services and $1.3 million to BMO Bank.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The Justice Department is ordered to consider filing federal lawsuits and joining lawsuits filed by private parties to challenge suspect DEI programs.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Japanese technology investor raised its stake in Nvidia to about $3 billion by the end of March, up from $1 billion in the prior quarter, according to regulatory filings.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
According to the filing, the company owes $1.9 million to Daimler Truck Financial Services and $1.3 million to BMO Bank.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Justice Department is ordered to consider filing federal lawsuits and joining lawsuits filed by private parties to challenge suspect DEI programs.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The Justice Department is ordered to consider filing federal lawsuits and joining lawsuits filed by private parties to challenge suspect DEI programs.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filing
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Key Facts The Justice Department issued a subpoena to James’ office for documents related to the civil fraud case, multiple outlets reported Friday, which The New York Times reports is part of an investigation into whether the case violated Trump’s civil rights.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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The findings will be published in a pair of upcoming papers in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cover with another sheet of paper to help retain moisture and prevent shriveling of the fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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This treatment comes in the form of unique traditions, athlete stories, and pivotal moments.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The social divides that Park knows show up in the film as well, for example, in the form of some of the less fortunate people in the streets and the fish store.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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