as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction
beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist
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as in marched
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 filed
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
That argument is now central to a lawsuit filed by the Save City Hall Coalition, which claims the city failed to properly maintain the building as required by law.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Gender-affirming care for Kansas teens The gender-affirming care ban lawsuit was filed last May, and Folsom’s decision to grant an injunction comes after a two-day evidentiary hearing in November, where plaintiffs shared their stories and the judge heard from both sides’ expert witnesses.
—Matthew Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Their split later became contentious after Jarman filed a lawsuit against Karen alleging misuse of private information for disclosing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
But, in this case, the evidence is right there in the lawsuit filed by Brendan Sorsby against the NCAA.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit was filed by investors in June 2022.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Shortly before the sentencing, Castillo’s attorney Nelson McElmurry filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied by the judge.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Both brands previously filed for bankruptcy – Bed Bath & Beyond filed in 2023, which led to the closure of all retail stores, and The Container Store filed in 2024.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Verb
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office has formally filed a charge of accessory against Lawhead-Steele.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
That argument is now central to a lawsuit filed by the Save City Hall Coalition, which claims the city failed to properly maintain the building as required by law.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Gender-affirming care for Kansas teens The gender-affirming care ban lawsuit was filed last May, and Folsom’s decision to grant an injunction comes after a two-day evidentiary hearing in November, where plaintiffs shared their stories and the judge heard from both sides’ expert witnesses.
—Matthew Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Their split later became contentious after Jarman filed a lawsuit against Karen alleging misuse of private information for disclosing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
But, in this case, the evidence is right there in the lawsuit filed by Brendan Sorsby against the NCAA.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit was filed by investors in June 2022.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Shortly before the sentencing, Castillo’s attorney Nelson McElmurry filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied by the judge.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Both brands previously filed for bankruptcy – Bed Bath & Beyond filed in 2023, which led to the closure of all retail stores, and The Container Store filed in 2024.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filed
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The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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At one point in the video, Bravo affectionately rubbed Barone’s back as the pair stood close together chatting.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing in at 121 pounds, Chinese robotics company Unitree's G1 humanoid robot, named Oli, marched forward.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Battered and shirtless, Andrades Jiménez was marched out of the building and separated from his family.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Even then the metal was sanded finely and in the Lucca’s case the radiator and spoked wheels were fitted with covers for improved aerodynamics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The rigid jean is hand-sanded to emphasize its fullness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Every Sunday, Jesse Minter strode wearily onto a red-eye flight at Los Angeles International Airport for a trip back to Baltimore, where the work week awaited.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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At four thirty, pink streaks the sky, like the time mama stepped on the brakes too fast at an intersection and the tires scraped the road black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Brazil beat the Netherlands 3–2 in the quarterfinals and scraped past Sweden 1–0 in the semifinals thanks to a goal from forward Romário.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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