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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved (aside or off)
waived
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Going from an Achilles injury to being waived by Milwaukee and returning to Portland, this already has made-for-TV vibes.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Paul did not appear in a game with the Raptors, who waived him Friday.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Waved (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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