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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He was waived during final roster cuts in August before joining Kansas City’s practice squad.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Trump then waived some sanctions against Russia, drawing criticism even from his own party.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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