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
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
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Its yellow-margined leaves are irresistible with their unusually wavy aspect.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Many users say its citrus-floral scent is nearly identical to OUAI’s, and best of all, it's reported to work well on straight, wavy, and coily hair alike.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Best for Frizzy Hair: Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo For dry, frizzy hair, Rogerio Cavalcante, hairstylist and owner of Second Floor Salon in NYC, swears by this Living Proof shampoo.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Mango butter provides that lush, soft feel and lightweight moisture, while rose water calms the scalp and smooths frizzy hair.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, kinky books make up an established genre, one that shares front-table space with other major releases and possesses its own classics and conventions.—
Lily Burana,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Luster follows the thorny misadventures of Edie, a disaffected publishing employee who enters a somewhat kinky affair with Eric, a digital archivist living in New Jersey.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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