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
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
House Republicans aren’t all persuaded by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s attempt to defuse a bipartisan investigation into the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files — but some are appearing to waver.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Founding editor Jon Greenberg files columns from Chicago throughout the season, too.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Epstein files Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of Americans are following news about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
But this is more than an Epstein files diversion.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The utility also does not set or raise utility prices on its own, the statement said, and the company files rates with the IURC.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Emails and other documents contained in the DOJ's Epstein files database show that the friendship between Axel and Epstein continued for years after Epstein served 13 months in jail following his guilty plea in Florida state court to soliciting an underage girl for prostitution.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Your book was released during Black History Month, but also in the shadow of the Epstein files.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This story is based on court records and documents released by the Justice Department as part of the Epstein files.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Records included in the Epstein files revealed the same search 10 minutes later, among other internet activity on her desktop throughout the morning.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The files have already shaken prominent figures in France.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Like Anthropic’s new feature, OpenClaw runs locally on a user’s device giving it access to files.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Both Andrew and Fergie are, after all, mentioned in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
There is no indication from the Epstein files whether the FBI, the federal prosecutors or the OIG took further action on the shredding.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
House Republicans aren’t all persuaded by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s attempt to defuse a bipartisan investigation into the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files — but some are appearing to waver.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Founding editor Jon Greenberg files columns from Chicago throughout the season, too.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The details of the cases were not proactively made public beyond being made available for review for anyone who files a request under the state's public records law.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Epstein files Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of Americans are following news about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
But this is more than an Epstein files diversion.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The utility also does not set or raise utility prices on its own, the statement said, and the company files rates with the IURC.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Emails and other documents contained in the DOJ's Epstein files database show that the friendship between Axel and Epstein continued for years after Epstein served 13 months in jail following his guilty plea in Florida state court to soliciting an underage girl for prostitution.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Your book was released during Black History Month, but also in the shadow of the Epstein files.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This story is based on court records and documents released by the Justice Department as part of the Epstein files.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Records included in the Epstein files revealed the same search 10 minutes later, among other internet activity on her desktop throughout the morning.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The files have already shaken prominent figures in France.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Like Anthropic’s new feature, OpenClaw runs locally on a user’s device giving it access to files.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Both Andrew and Fergie are, after all, mentioned in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for files
Noun
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Saman Shafiq and Michelle Del Rey Airports around the country have seen TSA lines and wait times balloon, and travelers forced to stand in long queues, some of which have stretched outside terminals.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Teatro di Marcello – a miniature precursor to the Colosseum – offers ancient grandeur without the queues.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Heck, all of my columns should be, too.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Long airport security lines, an impending recess, and Monday’s confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary are driving urgent Senate talks to reopen the department.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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North Texas mother, Yara Sutton, said her sons missed their flight in Atlanta because of the long security lines and had to fly standby on a later flight.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Renaissance Orchestra strings section lead Annie Collins making beautiful music.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a band where a guitar and a saxophone can use one another as camouflage, what good is absolute allegiance to six strings, anyway?—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Late arrivals climbed to the top rows on nearby courts just to catch a glimpse, while hand fans flicked nonstop through the already sticky morning, 75 degrees with 63% humidity.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The plan calls for three rows of shaded concrete bleachers for spectators alongside the competition pool.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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If only the trains could run on time.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That number includes nearly 30 million who hit traditional driving ranges, simulators and entertainment venues like the ubiquitous Topgolf (a frequent subject of our coverage here at The Dallas Morning News).—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Still, newbies to the compact EV market have plenty of choices with far superior ranges.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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