WAVED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of waved

as in wavy

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waved

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verb

past tense of wave

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

Adjective

The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property. — Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026 Airlines canceled thousands of flights and waved change and cancellation fees for airports across the East Coast. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026 Once closed, students gathered in the road and played music, displayed signs and waved flags. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026

Verb

Industrial-scale distillation from frontier models is real and should not be waved away. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The attendant laughed nervously and waved off the request for payment. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Dorian Bailey appeared to level the match in the 23rd minute, but her goal was waved off after review when she was ruled to be offsides. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 The victim told investigators that McKinney then removed a handgun from his waistband, pointed it and waved it toward the windshield while continuing to threaten her. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 31 July 2026 When officers arrived, bystanders waved them down and pointed to three men suffering from gunshot wounds. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 When a National Park Service helicopter later spotted him, Guinn waved to the crew overhead, the sheriff's office said. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 But as Melendrez turned to leave empty-handed, Chin looked up from behind the counter, smiled, and waved him back. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Fans were launched into the air, beer shimmered in the sunlight as it was sprayed onto fellow fans, and dozens sang, danced and waved Mexican flags. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved

Adjective

White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Since the cousins share the same curly, wavy hair texture, Gamboa picked up curling cream designed for their hair type and walked Medina through how to use it, from styling techniques to everyday hair care.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of wavy

Verb

After lunging for the ball, Sonnett fell to the ground, grabbed her left knee and motioned to Gotham’s bench for medical assistance.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The hub of the spaceship was too crowded and chaotic for communication, so Frank Kuligowski motioned his pal to the peace of a nearby corridor.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of motioned

Adjective

Morocco’s opening group match against Brazil was when the world sat up and took notice of this frizzy-haired kid.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026
This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of frizzy

Verb

As the cardboard burned, Yachua Mauricio Flores, 23, poured a liquid onto the flames, causing the fire to grow as Vega stood nearby and gestured toward the blaze, according to prosecutors.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Usher then gestured for the fan to be removed from the stage.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Definition of gestured

Adjective

This is just one of many, many kinky situations Hoffman encounters as Elliot, a meek, wide-eyed college graduate who enters into a sadomasochistic relationship with gallery owner Erika Tracey (Olivia Wilde).

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026
The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.

— Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026