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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT CLASH — GOP lawmaker fires back at Kimmel joke on immigration remarks, Epstein files.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Though Epstein died in 2019, transparency and accountability for victims of his abuse have led to oversight investigations and passage of the Epstein files law.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Musk, who lives in Boulder and is the brother of Elon Musk, has come under scrutiny after his name was mentioned at least 140 times in emails exchanged between Epstein and his associates in documents recently released by the Department of Justice as part of the Epstein files investigation.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Justice Department files on Epstein released recently show Lutnick and Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The closed deposition with Maxwell comes on the same day that members of Congress can go to the Department of Justice to view unredacted versions of the Epstein files that the department has withheld from public disclosure.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
There was the Epstein files fiasco.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
The Epstein files encompass millions of documents in the Department of Justice’s possession, including seemingly every email to or from Epstein’s account over a period of years.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Congress was first allowed to view the unredacted versions of the Epstein files starting on Monday.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
The department took down thousands of documents from its Epstein files website earlier this month after outcry from victims and their attorneys about the haphazard redaction of potentially identifying information.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Her testimony on the Epstein files, however, was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that occurred as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The pause comes so the court can add criminal case files to its Odyssey case management system.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is iFi’s flagship portable DAC and headphone amp aimed at anyone who wants the ultimate sound from digital music files on the move.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The two investigators spent six months poring over thousands of documents in case files for crimes that were never solved.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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The connection between Lifetouch and the Epstein files ties back to Black, a billionaire and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which owns Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT CLASH — GOP lawmaker fires back at Kimmel joke on immigration remarks, Epstein files.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Though Epstein died in 2019, transparency and accountability for victims of his abuse have led to oversight investigations and passage of the Epstein files law.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Musk, who lives in Boulder and is the brother of Elon Musk, has come under scrutiny after his name was mentioned at least 140 times in emails exchanged between Epstein and his associates in documents recently released by the Department of Justice as part of the Epstein files investigation.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Justice Department files on Epstein released recently show Lutnick and Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The closed deposition with Maxwell comes on the same day that members of Congress can go to the Department of Justice to view unredacted versions of the Epstein files that the department has withheld from public disclosure.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
There was the Epstein files fiasco.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
The Epstein files encompass millions of documents in the Department of Justice’s possession, including seemingly every email to or from Epstein’s account over a period of years.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
What do the Epstein files reveal about the former Prince Andrew?
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Congress was first allowed to view the unredacted versions of the Epstein files starting on Monday.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
The department took down thousands of documents from its Epstein files website earlier this month after outcry from victims and their attorneys about the haphazard redaction of potentially identifying information.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Her testimony on the Epstein files, however, was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that occurred as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The pause comes so the court can add criminal case files to its Odyssey case management system.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is iFi’s flagship portable DAC and headphone amp aimed at anyone who wants the ultimate sound from digital music files on the move.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The two investigators spent six months poring over thousands of documents in case files for crimes that were never solved.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
Noun
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Record-high connection queues from congested grids threaten to stymie electricity output even when demand and generation capacity exist.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Any Londoner or New Yorker knows the queues all too well.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new triangular gable, which was first seen in renderings shared in July by the White House, sat atop six columns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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His columns, exclusive to the Tribune, now appear the first week of every month.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ephesus, Turkey — The security lines at the entrance move with airport-like efficiency.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even seemingly outlandish and incomprehensible claims called in to tip lines were examined.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The same company makes racket strings for sports such as tennis, racquetball, badminton and, of course, squash.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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And then there are the Heat, who also possess their own draft pick this June, with no strings attached, positioned to gain a lottery seed either through losing now or being eliminated in the play-in round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Videos that have leaked out of Iran and were verified by NBC News show rows and rows of body bags inside and outside the facility as families try to identify their relatives.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Attendees can expect shows from high-profile design houses like Coach, Sergio Hudson and Norma Kamali, their front rows now doubt packed with A-listers.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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When forces remain within safe ranges, the signals reflect ordinary interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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