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

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

Males and females both wave their legs and the waving was not related to courtship or competition. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025

Verb

Trump said to a Ukrainian reporter, waving his hand toward Zelenskyy. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Messi and the team also celebrated by hugging one another and approaching fans in the stands, waving and cheering with them. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The red flags waving so brightly today were fully visible a month ago. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

As the car gets closer, someone on the street appears to warn the vehicle to stop by waving their hand. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026

When a pack of Ecuador fans gathered to cheer in front of a television camera, Bam slipped into the crowd, waving his flag and chanting for his team. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

At the funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, many mourners are waving a red and white flag which symbolizes martyrdom and revenge in the Shia Muslim tradition. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026