WAVED (ASIDE OR OFF) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

waved (aside or off)

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Definition of waved (aside or off)

past tense of wave (aside or off)

as in waived

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waived

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The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
That happened yesterday as the Pacers waived Taelon Peter, a late draft pick from 2025.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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