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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Large trucks carried the on-display coffins through the heart of Tehran as crowds dressed in black and waved flags.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Among the many waved and gelled hairstyles, Simone Biles and Bad Bunny also championed the look.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The dress was not complete without Saldaña’s waved hair, styled by Aviva Perea and Cassie Russek.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
On fourth down a flag was thrown for what looked like pass interference on the Mustangs, but after the officials huddled, the penalty was waved off giving the ball back to the Bulldogs.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
President William Lai attempted to visit New York City and Dallas in July, but was waved off by the White House without public explanation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Midway through the fourth quarter and trailing by nearly 20, Nakase waved the white flag and emptied the Valkyries’ bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Previously scientists thought that male matador bugs waved their leg flags to attract a female.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Krasinski and Blunt gamely waved up at the screen as Hazel more enthusiastically greeted the rest of the crowd.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Against Miami Central, McCarthy waved to his coaches to call a timeout.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wickersham gently waved me off.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The green and white waved floors lead you into a sparkling, velvet-upholstered dining room.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Large trucks carried the on-display coffins through the heart of Tehran as crowds dressed in black and waved flags.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Among the many waved and gelled hairstyles, Simone Biles and Bad Bunny also championed the look.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The dress was not complete without Saldaña’s waved hair, styled by Aviva Perea and Cassie Russek.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Head referee Sergii Boiko initially waved play on, but overturned his call after going to the monitor for a second look.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
On fourth down a flag was thrown for what looked like pass interference on the Mustangs, but after the officials huddled, the penalty was waved off giving the ball back to the Bulldogs.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
President William Lai attempted to visit New York City and Dallas in July, but was waved off by the White House without public explanation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Midway through the fourth quarter and trailing by nearly 20, Nakase waved the white flag and emptied the Valkyries’ bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Previously scientists thought that male matador bugs waved their leg flags to attract a female.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Krasinski and Blunt gamely waved up at the screen as Hazel more enthusiastically greeted the rest of the crowd.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Against Miami Central, McCarthy waved to his coaches to call a timeout.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wickersham gently waved me off.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Verb
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On one second-quarter play, Colby Parkinson motioned from inline to outside of Puka Nacua, drawing cornerback Derek Stingley out to cover him instead of the Pro Bowl receiver.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The man calmly motioned to the back of his station wagon.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The open air feeling inside Palm Tree Club KC revolves around a blue fusion quartzite bar encasing a wavy bar-to-ceiling backbar acting as the spiral centerpiece for the entire space.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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She was stunningly draped in a tan Harith Hashim ensemble, the wavy silhouette of which contrasted with how Andrew Fitzsimons styled her hair perfectly straight.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Aitana Bonmati gestured to the stands to be quiet, so that her team-mate could focus.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, humpbacks gestured with their pectoral fins toward dolphins on 172 occasions.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wearing a T-shirt, flannel and jeans, his frizzy hair poking from under the back and sides of a train-conductor cap, Young resembled his late-middle-aged self save for a noticeably paunchier belly, whiter sideburns and craggier face.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Curly-haired individuals, especially those with kinkier textures, know the number one rule of wash day: detangle before shampooing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The brand has a stellar reputation for offering a hydrated lineup of products made with coily, curly, and kinky textures in mind—and this scalp scrub is no different.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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