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
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Right now, it's being waved at protests raging over poor healthcare in Morocco.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Students waved pompoms also in the school’s signature black and red as Wilson jumped for joy.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Many waved American flags, saying their goal was to reclaim the symbol from the political right.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In a viral Instagram video, a dog owner from Portugal revealed what happened after her friends waved at her 7-year-old Westie, and internet users can’t cope with the heartwarming footage.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the night’s highlights came at the very end, after the band took their final bows, waved, and left the stage.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Although Hill smiled and waved as the cart took him off the field, the severity of the injury was apparent.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Marcela, a withered blonde with dark roots, waved to her from the corner table.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 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
Yesavage waved his hand, calling for a new ball.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Right now, it's being waved at protests raging over poor healthcare in Morocco.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Students waved pompoms also in the school’s signature black and red as Wilson jumped for joy.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Many waved American flags, saying their goal was to reclaim the symbol from the political right.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In a viral Instagram video, a dog owner from Portugal revealed what happened after her friends waved at her 7-year-old Westie, and internet users can’t cope with the heartwarming footage.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the night’s highlights came at the very end, after the band took their final bows, waved, and left the stage.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Although Hill smiled and waved as the cart took him off the field, the severity of the injury was apparent.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Marcela, a withered blonde with dark roots, waved to her from the corner table.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Verb
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During the 2022 incident, an unknown person motioned toward Newton to arrest Mitchell for trespassing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The second man, wearing blue rubber medical gloves, later did the same and motioned for help.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Substance actress, whose signature jet-black, silky and sleek hair is usually parted at the center, wore her tresses styled in a wavy blowout with teased bangs by Dimitris Giannetos.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 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,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rapper then gestured to his family and put on his glasses.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The judge gestured at Lindor to take a seat in one of the courtroom’s wooden pew benches.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 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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Alexander Skarsgård sits down with his Pillion director Harry Lighton to talk this sexy, kinky romance.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some surveys suggest that Gen Z is kinkier than older people, and particularly open to polyamory.—
Molly Langmuir,
The Atlantic,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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