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

waves (aside or off)

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

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This temporarily waives the immediate enforcement of the punishment and places the sanctioned individual on a probationary period lasting anywhere from one to four years.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
AmaWaterways frequently waives or reduces single supplement fees on all vessels in Europe, Asia, and Colombia.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

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Sprouse explains that Wade is a British television presenter who hosts shows about aquatic animals with names like Dark Waters, Mighty Rivers, and River Monsters.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
Creatine is a natural compound that your body produces and uses for energy, Basbaum explains.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026

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