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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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The waved walls in Calce Romana serving as a shoe display are inspired by the unfolding of leather rolls and the facade of the Fendi footwear factory in Fermo, in Italy’s Marche region.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Police officers briefly formed a cordon to prevent a surge of protesters after an Israeli flag was reportedly waved by a passer-by.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Rico told the audience as Williams waved farewell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Fans erupted as Kidman smiled and waved, leaning into the flirtatious energy of the moment.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Doubs waved his arms in the air and Love clapped twice to seemingly get wideout Malik Heath’s attention to move across the formation.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Chenoweth cheerily waved over the rest of the cast for a group shot, and a handler produced Donegan’s Miss America sash and tiara.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
As a helicopter carrying hostages to the Ichilov hospital flew overhead, crowds cheered, applauded and waved flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The waved walls in Calce Romana serving as a shoe display are inspired by the unfolding of leather rolls and the facade of the Fendi footwear factory in Fermo, in Italy’s Marche region.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Once the boat was loaded, the man in the white T-shirt waved his arms like a bandleader, leading the migrants in a chant for one of his TikTok promo videos.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Police officers briefly formed a cordon to prevent a surge of protesters after an Israeli flag was reportedly waved by a passer-by.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Rico told the audience as Williams waved farewell.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Fans erupted as Kidman smiled and waved, leaning into the flirtatious energy of the moment.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Doubs waved his arms in the air and Love clapped twice to seemingly get wideout Malik Heath’s attention to move across the formation.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Chenoweth cheerily waved over the rest of the cast for a group shot, and a handler produced Donegan’s Miss America sash and tiara.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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To identify microwave-safe glass, look for a label or symbol on the item, such as a small microwave with wavy lines.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the brief, 9-second-long video shared by the sheriff's office, the woman identified as Ashlee is seen in blond wavy hair talking to a little girl in a grey hoodie, whose back is to the camera.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the mayor motioned to approve the permit request, the motion was not seconded.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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And by the time Love motioned for Doubs to line up outside running back Emanuel Wilson instead of inside him on the right side of the formation, there were two seconds left.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As the moon rose, Mugibelo gestured out to the salt pans behind us.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bosko's sister made it within steps of Green before security came out and gestured her off the stage.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles The hair, conversely, presented a range of styles, from brow-tickling bangs to frizzy coils and loose waves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ed Williams, the onetime broadcasting teacher who portrayed Ted Olson, the earnest lab scientist with a pocket protector and a kinky side, on the Police Squad!—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Alexander Skarsgård sits down with his Pillion director Harry Lighton to talk this sexy, kinky romance.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The best part of her outfit, though, was her voluminous curled ponytail.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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