waves (aside or off)

Definition of waves (aside or off)next
present tense third-person singular of wave (aside or off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waves (aside or off)
Verb
  • That has to take place, unless the defense waives it, before he can be arraigned.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • On these days, access to federal lands like National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges waives entrance fees.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Tyler Stimmel, an agent in Music Brand Partnerships, further explains that when mega-events are so close together, brands can own a moment in culture rather than just a single event.
    Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Lior Torenberg explains what sets the Sad Girl Grifter (SGG) apart from her lying, scheming peers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • With an emotional openness that successors like Pallbearer and Spirit Adrift would take and run with, Walker exculpates what’s in his heart and sings it directly into the heart of the listener.
    Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Waves (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waves%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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