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
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
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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Frederic was due to be an unrestricted free agent and the Bruins waved the white flag on their playoff hopes.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Whether Moore’s strands are banged, bobbed, buzzed, permed or waved, she will always be known for her long, jet-black hair.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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
Demonstrators waved flags, chanted slogans, and sang songs in support of Iranians facing a violent government crackdown.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
But Warner has waved a cautionary flag, saying its takeover by Paramount would require more than $60 billion in debt — making that a significantly larger leveraged buyout.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor's look was pure Old Hollywood glamour—down to the Marcel waved bob and red lip—but her manicure added a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators waved signs, chanted in English and Spanish, and danced to music from portable speakers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Trump put on one of the rings, flashed it to the cameras and waved his new hockey stick during the ceremony.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Frederic was due to be an unrestricted free agent and the Bruins waved the white flag on their playoff hopes.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Whether Moore’s strands are banged, bobbed, buzzed, permed or waved, she will always be known for her long, jet-black hair.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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
Demonstrators waved flags, chanted slogans, and sang songs in support of Iranians facing a violent government crackdown.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
But Warner has waved a cautionary flag, saying its takeover by Paramount would require more than $60 billion in debt — making that a significantly larger leveraged buyout.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor's look was pure Old Hollywood glamour—down to the Marcel waved bob and red lip—but her manicure added a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators waved signs, chanted in English and Spanish, and danced to music from portable speakers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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The Australian actor debuted long retro sideburns and long dark wavy hair while telling the real-life story of a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue opposite Kate Hudson last year.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lubeck, who has aquamarine eyes and long, wavy hair, cuts an ethereal figure, like an elven noble.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Any chance at further punctuating his standing heading into the offseason vanished when McCarthy motioned over at team trainers following his first completion of the second half.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Strange, though, motioned inside to help block an all-out Denver blitz.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Trump gestured to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials when asked who would serve as his proconsuls in Venezuela.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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McMillian, who was blitzing, gestured back at his would-be matchup — Washington — lined up in the slot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This Gentle Hydrating Shampoo combines lather and that cleaning feeling without sulfates, which means the hair won’t feel stripped, tangled, and frizzy.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
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This toiletry bag will turn me into a person who shows up at work events looking chic and composed, and not frizzy and sweaty!—
WIRED,
Wired News,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans to Alexander Skarsgård’s kinky Pillion press tour looks, last year laid the groundwork for experimentation in a market that’s famously slower and less trend driven than women’s fashion.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Only founders who understand the fragile nuances between women and their strands, especially curly, kinky and coily ones, could create such items.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In Place Some butterfly species can overwinter in place as adults or larvae, nestling between tree bark, under rocks, in seed pods, among curled leaves and leaf litter, or under the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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For a super-flavorful addition to sandwiches or salads, try curled cress.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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