WAVE (ASIDE OR OFF) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

wave (aside or off)

verb

Definition of wave (aside or off)

as in to waive

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waive

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Under the new law, cities and counties seeking state housing funds will have to waive those fees.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Unfortunately, Bywaters would never recover fully from her injury and the Red Stars eventually waived her.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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