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
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift files new trademark applications.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The price tag has yet to be released, but it’s expected to come shortly before SDG&E formally files the project with the California Public Utilities Commission later this year.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But in most denaturalization cases, the government files a civil suit, where none of these protections exist.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
An executor files paperwork with a court to begin the legal process of settling an estate (known as probate).
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This option allows a working spouse to contribute to an IRA on behalf of the nonworking spouse, as long as the couple files a joint tax return and has enough earned income to cover the contributions.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The public and many Congress members have been sharply critical of the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
This lets Claude run tasks on your computer with access to local files, connectors, plugins, and apps.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
In February 2025, Pope discovered that the internal affairs tracking system used for the department since 2020 contained no investigative files relating to an incident where Dustman allegedly crashed his city patrol vehicle into two mailboxes while allegedly intoxicated in September 2024.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only had the DNA files from the crime scene been edited to look more like Chris' DNA — without any disclosure — but Ford discovered the DNA expert, appointed by the prosecution, also ran the test 34 times.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The firm describes its method as one that emphasizes early intake, ongoing supervision of files, and technology used to keep work from slipping into dead zones.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Delete your cache files to avoid any artifacts.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy faces growing headwinds within a GOP base disgruntled over the rising cost of living, the disjointed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the burgeoning demands of data centers and the war with Iran.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Tupac’s stepbrother files a wrongful death suit and cites new turns in the 29-year-old murder case.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift files new trademark applications.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The price tag has yet to be released, but it’s expected to come shortly before SDG&E formally files the project with the California Public Utilities Commission later this year.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But in most denaturalization cases, the government files a civil suit, where none of these protections exist.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
An executor files paperwork with a court to begin the legal process of settling an estate (known as probate).
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This option allows a working spouse to contribute to an IRA on behalf of the nonworking spouse, as long as the couple files a joint tax return and has enough earned income to cover the contributions.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Officials said the multi-agency probe into Valente's motivations involved scouring more than 11,000 surveillance files, analyzing over 2,100 audio and video files from his personal devices, and conducting upward of 260 interviews.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The public and many Congress members have been sharply critical of the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
This lets Claude run tasks on your computer with access to local files, connectors, plugins, and apps.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
In February 2025, Pope discovered that the internal affairs tracking system used for the department since 2020 contained no investigative files relating to an incident where Dustman allegedly crashed his city patrol vehicle into two mailboxes while allegedly intoxicated in September 2024.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only had the DNA files from the crime scene been edited to look more like Chris' DNA — without any disclosure — but Ford discovered the DNA expert, appointed by the prosecution, also ran the test 34 times.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The firm describes its method as one that emphasizes early intake, ongoing supervision of files, and technology used to keep work from slipping into dead zones.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Delete your cache files to avoid any artifacts.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy faces growing headwinds within a GOP base disgruntled over the rising cost of living, the disjointed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the burgeoning demands of data centers and the war with Iran.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
Noun
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Developers routinely file speculative interconnection requests for projects that never get built, flooding queues with phantom demand.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Mystery on the Backlot experience bogged down as fans waited in massive queues for the Big Reveal finale that seemed to happen every 20 to 30 minutes.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The canopy of rising columns that resemble a forest open above, which allows light to pour through and mimic sunlight filtering through leaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When viewed from the ground outside the Lincoln Memorial, the arch’s two columns would create a frame around Arlington House.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The writing in Book of Love thrives on this sort of ambiguity; the band would rather listeners read between every one of its lines than have the story spelled out for them.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vehicles appear to have been tossed, power lines are down, and roofs are missing.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taylor Swift’s fans love to talk about invisible strings that tie people together, especially between her and fiancé, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dense rows of Xs in the background suggest barbed wire.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since Tuesday, John Hurff has been inspecting the rows of peach trees at Schober's Orchards and Farm Market in Monroeville.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Orient Express, founded in 1883 and part of the Accor Group since 2022, has imbued the behemoth with the old-world glitz and glamour synonymous with its famous trains.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Morning trains typically offer gorgeous daytime views, but the evening trains may be in darkness depending on the time of year.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In like-for-like markets and today’s exchange ranges, Michael‘s opening frame is the biggest ever for a musical biopic (and that’s with and without previews, and with and without China).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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This procedure allows validation of performance covering actual ranges, climatic conditions, and flight profiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/files. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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