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

wave (aside or off)

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Definition of wave (aside or off)

as in to waive

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waive

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The Falcons were waiving Harrison, subjecting the 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive end to claims from the NFL’s other 31 teams.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
On Friday, the Rams waived punt returner Xavier Smith, who fumbled in last season’s NFC championship game and made several decision-making errors against the Broncos.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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