How to Use wave in a Sentence

wave

1 of 2 verb

• The leader of the parade waved a flag.
• Flags were waving in the breeze.
• We waved to our friends through the window.
• She was waving in the direction of the bridge.
• It was so hot that we were all waving our hands in front of our faces to cool off.
• The magician waved his magic wand.
• Trump clapped, waved and raised his fist.
  — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
• Get ready to wave a very long good-bye.
  — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
• She can be seen waving them through.
  — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
• Grinned at the camera and waved.
  — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
• The driver waved his hand and pulled off.
  — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
• No term sheet waving in the wind yet.
  — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
• The migrants in the boat waved.
  — Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
• Plough isn’t waving a white flag here.
  — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
• Maybe then Gabe can wave to his mom from the pitch.
  — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
• Williams waved him off and never came back out.
  — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
• The driver didn’t wave us on or tell us to move.
  — Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
• Good, in the driver’s seat, waves cars past her.
  — Frank Matt, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
• Campbell stood up and waved as cheers boomed across the venue.
  — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
• And don’t even think about waving to mom from the pitch.
  — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
• George waved him off and strode through our flat to the balcony.
  — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
• Some even waved their arms up and down in an attempt to rile up the crowd.
  — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
• Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.
  — Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
• Dre entered my field of vision and waved at me.
  — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
• Wind gusts of up to 45 knots could push wave heights up to 7 feet.
  — Mike Rose, cleveland, 5 Jan. 2022
• Askarov went out to play the puck after icing was waved off.
  — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
• Fans waved Italian flags and cheered for the home team's win.
  — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
• Yesavage waved his hand, calling for a new ball.
  — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
• The fixer waved a sheet of paper.
  — Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
• Don’t simply wave the bottle over the top.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025

wave

2 of 2 noun

• The waves crashed onto the rocks.
• She has a wave in her hair.
• Waves of warm air washed over us.
• We got a wave from the Queen.
• The rabbit disappeared with a wave of the magician's wand.
• But there were only waves battering against the rocks, and no sign of the house.
  — Literary Hub, 9 July 2026
• The beach is a 10-minute walk away, perfect for picnics by the rolling waves.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
• The wind still tore through The Gap, piling waves onto the shore and driving sand across camp.
  — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
• Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
  — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
• Here, her natural hair was styled in a sleek, avant-garde aesthetic that gelled her front layer in a sharp wave over her forehead.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
• By afternoon, the wind had built waves big enough to surf, occasionally breaking over the gunwale.
  — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
• That a series finally found some new themes to focus on is as much a soothing break as all the B-roll of ocean waves and clapboard houses.
  — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026
• There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
• Heat-wave friendly trends include long shorts and cropped capris—as seen at Khaite, Dior, and Maria McManus.
  — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
• Not surprisingly, the World Cup has inspired a wave of travel interest.
  — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.
  — Evan Moore july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
• The Lake Norman area has welcomed a wave of new restaurants over the past year and a half or so, from family-run gyro shops to upscale steakhouses.
  — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
• Sirens have sounded repeatedly in Bahrain overnight and into the morning after Iran launched a wave of fresh attacks on the Gulf.
  — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
• That is important because the next wave of technology will not be defined only by what is technically possible.
  — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• But to say the World Cup caused fans to flock to Heart Health Park to continue riding the soccer wave might be overselling it.
  — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
• Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
• Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026
• Dove Cameron waves at the launch of Diesel’s new fragrance, Only Desire, at the brand’s pop-up in Paris on July 6.
  — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
• Future iterations will feature advanced wings capable of twisting and steering, allowing the drone to navigate gusty winds and choppy coastal waves.
  — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
• Sarah Pidgeon brings her beachy blonde waves to the Chanel show during Paris Haute Couture Week on July 7.
  — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
• Levi’s also appears to be riding a cresting wave of newfound interest in baggy jeans and denim jackets, especially among Gen Z women.
  — Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026
• Western Europe, the region most affected by the heat wave during the second half of June, experienced its warmest June on record, the agency said.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2026
• Likewise, Johnson’s appearance in Moana has attracted widespread online criticism and ridicule with the largest wave of mockery centered on Maui’s long, curly hair.
  — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• This wave includes practical guides for hiking and road trips, alongside specialized titles on park accommodations, regional cuisine, and rustic design.
  — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• Florida's 2026 Python Challenge begins today, loosing a wave of Burmese python hunters onto the Everglades.
  — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026