Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waving (aside or off)
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Adopt-a-Pet Day The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is among animal shelters statewide waiving pet adoption fees on June 6 for adult dogs, cats, and rabbits as part of the annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026 -
Still, after nine years in Cleveland, Garrett had to think before ultimately waiving his no-trade clause to go to the Rams.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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At about the same time, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for south-central Clay County and northwestern Jackson County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was passing over the metro.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Jupiter's moons are in a chain of orbital resonances that could only have formed by the moons tugging gently on each other in passing over a long period of time, and crater records also suggest that Jupiter's moons are very, very old.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Waving (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waving%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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