as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist
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as in to march
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 file
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
The department declined to defend the program in a lawsuit filed by Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions, an anti-affirmative action group.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Republican Representative Thomas Massie has repeatedly defied party leadership in pushing for the full release of the Epstein files.
—Martha McHardy Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Gomez's nails were filed into a short squoval shape as to not compete with the vivid red dress.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
The department declined to defend the program in a lawsuit filed by Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions, an anti-affirmative action group.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
These scripts grab the user's password, remove file protections, and launch Shamos.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Republican Representative Thomas Massie has repeatedly defied party leadership in pushing for the full release of the Epstein files.
—Martha McHardy Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for file
Noun
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Even with extra staff drafted in, the bar is overwhelmed, the burger van has a 15-minute queue, and the toilets are best not described.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, perhaps the most transformative change was scrapping the queue-cutting passes which were previously a complimentary privilege with each entrance ticket.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These spot fires outside of the containment lines are likely holdovers from the fire activity a few days ago.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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But everything changes when a string of gruesome killings—which grow increasingly bizarre, with victims covered in rashes and found in deranged, violent states—involves his young daughter Hyo-jin (Kim Hwan-hee).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That Tory commands such high wattage front row attendees speaks to how much her brand and fashion resonates with women.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For the second season in a row, the San Francisco 49ers are being hit hard by key injuries.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“File.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/file. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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