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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Iran’s conditions include the US waiving sanctions on oil sales, lifting the naval blockade and ending other economic penalties imposed after the breakdown of the agreement back in June, a regional source familiar with the talks told CNN.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
Then, the Magic waived those four players and signed free agent forward Kevin Knox II to an Exhibit 10 deal, a league source said.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

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