fillets

Definition of filletsnext
present tense third-person singular of fillet

Example Sentences

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • First there is the free agency period that figures to be low on drama beyond the likely departure of Tagovailoa.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • On the surface, Anderson figures to slot into the end of Minnesota’s rotation with minutes as either the team’s eighth or ninth man.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Fillets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillets. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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