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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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The crowd danced, waved flags, and voiced their support for democracy in the country they were forced to leave decades ago.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 2 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
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
Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
After a scoreless first period, Jared Wright nearly put the Kings ahead midway through the second, but his goal was waved off for goaltender interference.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Dozens of people waved Transgender Pride and Pride flags, the latter of which is characterized by the colors of the rainbow.
—Angela Palermo
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
After a scoreless first period, Jared Wright nearly put the Kings ahead midway through the second, but his goal was waved off for goaltender interference.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew's Painters, others Painter's Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie pitcher.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Ponce was emotional on the cart but waved to fans as he was being taken off the field.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, who pushed the law, waved a bottle of champagne in celebration in the Knesset.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In Athens, Greece yesterday, people waved Iranian, Lebanese and Palestinian flags at a demonstration in front of the US embassy.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The crowd danced, waved flags, and voiced their support for democracy in the country they were forced to leave decades ago.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 2 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
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
Verb
Texas Rangers legend Josh Hamilton waved around two dollar bills with a smile on his face Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.
—Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
After a scoreless first period, Jared Wright nearly put the Kings ahead midway through the second, but his goal was waved off for goaltender interference.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Dozens of people waved Transgender Pride and Pride flags, the latter of which is characterized by the colors of the rainbow.
—Angela Palermo
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
After a scoreless first period, Jared Wright nearly put the Kings ahead midway through the second, but his goal was waved off for goaltender interference.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew's Painters, others Painter's Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie pitcher.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Ponce was emotional on the cart but waved to fans as he was being taken off the field.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, who pushed the law, waved a bottle of champagne in celebration in the Knesset.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In Athens, Greece yesterday, people waved Iranian, Lebanese and Palestinian flags at a demonstration in front of the US embassy.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Some researchers have theorized that climate change has made the jet stream more wavy.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The poster child for this world is a waifish, wavy-haired 20-year-old who goes by the name Clavicular.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The photographer motioned her over, and took her picture.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Johnson opponents motioned last week to force a council floor vote on legislation to pause the One Fair Wage policy, passed in 2023 and now in its third year of moving toward full implementation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Damas mistakenly believed his son had called the police on him, became angry, and gestured as if to hit him but never made physical contact, Nelson said.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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At one point, a passerby shouted and gestured at protesters, drawing a response from some in the crowd.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For best results, use a hair dryer that has a diffuser for curls that are defined, but not frizzy.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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And my hair is very, very frizzy.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All three are mired in different, dispiriting versions of mid-life crises, and get involved in a kinky kinda sorta love triangle.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 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
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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