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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
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026
Danai Gurira wraps her braids in intricate, waved shapes along her face for an elegant red carpet look.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
After Trump’s press conference about U.S. actions in Venezuela, people still gathered outside the Doral restaurant and sang, danced and waved flags.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
But publicly, Broncos head coach Sean Payton treated news of Justin Herbert’s Sunday absence with a waved hand and a shrug.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Activists and local legislators, who noted the flag had freely waved since 2019, were quick to call it a political act.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The video captured her standing on stage as the audience waved and gave her a standing ovation.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Advisers waved them off Campbell didn’t bring up Cherfilus-McCormick’s legal situation on Milberg’s Sunday morning show.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Many at the rally waved placards showing Pahlavi, some that called him a king.
—Stanislav Hodina, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Concerned, Crenshaw brought the check to the police who waved her away and told her to buy a Mercedes and enjoy.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Canadian fans wearing red waved handheld flags.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Once closed, students gathered in the road and played music, displayed signs and waved flags.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026
Danai Gurira wraps her braids in intricate, waved shapes along her face for an elegant red carpet look.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
After Trump’s press conference about U.S. actions in Venezuela, people still gathered outside the Doral restaurant and sang, danced and waved flags.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
But publicly, Broncos head coach Sean Payton treated news of Justin Herbert’s Sunday absence with a waved hand and a shrug.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Grinned at the camera and waved.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Activists and local legislators, who noted the flag had freely waved since 2019, were quick to call it a political act.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The video captured her standing on stage as the audience waved and gave her a standing ovation.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Advisers waved them off Campbell didn’t bring up Cherfilus-McCormick’s legal situation on Milberg’s Sunday morning show.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Many at the rally waved placards showing Pahlavi, some that called him a king.
—Stanislav Hodina, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Concerned, Crenshaw brought the check to the police who waved her away and told her to buy a Mercedes and enjoy.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Canadian fans wearing red waved handheld flags.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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Golden Police Department That suspect has been described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, medium build with dark brown eyes, black or dark brown curly or wavy hair and a groomed beard.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rush said, then motioned to their son.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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From her seat two rows behind the Republican leaders, Pavalock-D’Amato stood, turned around and motioned to her pro-ICE message.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sister Proba gestured for the woman to take a seat.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Several cool props gestured to historical infrastructural neglect and botched Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the flip side, a glaze is ideal for adding shine to the hair and making frizzy hair more manageable, with a hint of toning.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s infused with hydrating ingredients, including mirsalehi honey and argan oil, which work together to replenish moisture in dry, frizzy hair.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chemical relaxers—another product commonly used to style Black hair—that permanently straighten curly or kinky hair have previously been linked to higher risk of uterine cancer.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Venus’ clash with Uranus awakens your kinky side!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The rest of her hair was pulled up in an undone updo, with a handful of delicately curled tendrils falling down her shoulders for extra romantic effect.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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