fillets

Definition of filletsnext
present tense third-person singular of fillet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillets
Verb
  • His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
    Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Paige is little more than a dumb blonde stereotype, another underwritten female character in Sheridan’s growing oeuvre, but Chapman laces her babyish whining with surprising bite, while showing a knack for physical comedy.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Uche figures to be essential personnel for a defense that needs edge rushers to step up and get the quarterback down around 2024 first-round pick Chop Robinson.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • UConn figures to be a high seed in its sixth straight NCAA Tournament, which will set a program record.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Fillets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillets. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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