fillets

Definition of filletsnext
present tense third-person singular of fillet

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  • Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 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
  • Driven by salsa’s infectious rhythms and reimagined through a modern lens, the song — which bridges generations and honors tradition — laces Fonsi’s soaring vocals with Feid’s smooth, melodic voice.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
  • For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.
    Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Arvell Reese figures to be long gone by the time the Panthers pick, and Sonny Styles also might be off the board.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This year, the event figures to be the best one yet, as Team USA is stacked with the two-time reigning American League Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge, and each of the reigning Cy Young Award winners in Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Fillets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillets. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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