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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Then, the Magic waived those four players and signed free agent forward Kevin Knox II to an Exhibit 10 deal, a league source said.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Oladokun was repeatedly waived and re-signed to the practice squad through the years, part of the dance that fringe NFL players do.

— PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

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