Synonyms of waving

waving 1 of 2

noun

as in flapping

Related Words

• flapping
• flailing
• twitching
• writhing
• fiddling
• squirming
• wriggling
• fidgeting
• mobility
• locomotion
• squirm
• motility
• motion
• shifting
• migration
• relocation
• stirring
• dislocation
• motivity
• movement
• move
• shift
• stir

Dissimilar Words

• stop
• immobility
• inertia
• pause
• termination
• motionlessness
• expiration
• finish
• stillness
• cessation
• ending
• halt
• discontinuance
• stoppage
• lapse
• shutdown
• inertness
• shutoff
• surcease

waving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of wave

as in motioning

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

waved them over to the side of the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motioning
• gesturing
• beckoning
• signaling
• flagging
• nodding
• telling
• gesticulating
• signing
• informing
• shrugging
• miming
• pantomiming
• advising
• relating
• signalizing
• flourishing
• acquainting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waving

Noun

Similarly, the World Cup is a global phenomenon in which the waving of national colors reaches fever pitch. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Egypt has arrested and prosecuted gays and lesbians on the basis of vague indecency laws and has cracked down on any outward expressions of Pride, especially the waving of rainbow flags. — Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

With his own future still unconfirmed, Guardiola could be seen pumping his fists in celebration when Rayan Cherki slipped in the third goal and, after the final whistle, there was a victory walk around the pitch and a lot of affectionate waving and kiss-blowing. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 May 2026

It also has been roiled by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, stirring protests outside the venues and forcing organizers to clamp down on political flag-waving. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

The flag-waving, the face paint, the pugnacious songs, the banners, the bellicose taunts at the opponents, the arms flung out in unison foster a collective spirit that can turn violent at times. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026

Flag waving, immigration restriction, and culture-war rallying cries can shore up the MAGA-tech coalition, but more will be needed to achieve lasting success. — Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026

Assuming whatever creature birthed from a spider egg was also a shapeshifter would even allow the show to bring back everyone’s favorite dancing clown in a modern-day context without too much hand-waving. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025

Some 65,000 fans reveling in SDFC’s six goals scored and vibing off the supporter groups’ chants, drum-banging and flag-waving. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025

Verb

With 50 games to go after the deadline, the Tigers insist that trading one of the best pitchers on the planet plus another key part of their top-notch rotation does not constitute waving the white flag. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Fully selling would be waving the white flag and setting up way too much work in the winter. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Another man identified as Onda George, of Ocoee, had followed the mayor in a car and ran up, waving a gun, as the shot was fired. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Maybe that's the test worth applying to any transportation company waving a green flag this summer. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Eala supporters flooded the main stadium this week during her matches waving Philippines flags, and sometimes even clapping for opponents missed serves (a tennis etiquette no-no). — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The team played a tribute video and Jones rode around the warning track in a car, waving to fans. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Christopher Sieber a few rows ahead, wearing a very fun pair of pants, waving to friends an aisle over. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Sometimes therapists and family members join the party, and Kaye leads the festivities, waving a diploma up on the bench. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026