as in motioned
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
waved them over to the side of the road
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Recent Examples of waved
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
News helicopters followed the chase from above; below, on bridges Cowlings passed under, fans of Simpson’s waved signs supporting him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Applying them takes some getting used to—you’ll need to thread your hair through the devices with hooks—but the shiny, perfectly waved results speak for themselves.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
Adjective
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
News helicopters followed the chase from above; below, on bridges Cowlings passed under, fans of Simpson’s waved signs supporting him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Applying them takes some getting used to—you’ll need to thread your hair through the devices with hooks—but the shiny, perfectly waved results speak for themselves.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Kevin Kelly, a hairstylist and founder of Kevin Kelly Salon, says that straight, wavy and curly hair all respond to hair cuts differently, with curly and wavy styles being a little more forgiving if a trim isn't completely even.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Video from those years shows Sheinbaum, with her frizzy hair pulled back, strumming a charango, a small guitar carved from an armadillo shell.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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In television interviews, Sandy, with her big frizzy hair and animal print leggings often bent horseshoes, while the uber-tall Durk, with his teeny tiny workout shorts, a halter top and a large silver western belt slung around his waist, spouted off factual scientific studies.—
Hayley Krischer,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the chart, type 4 hair is defined as kinky, with 4A hair being tight coils and 4B hair being z-angled coils.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Recalling the erotic thriller, which follows a kinky affair between a tech CEO (Nicole Kidman) and intern (Harris Dickinson), Lowe reversed his earlier claim about the lack of steaminess in today's movies.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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