Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waving (aside or off)
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What To Know Beginning November 1, the state will eliminate income eligibility requirements for its child care assistance program and continue waiving family co-payments.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The 49ers are signing Eddy Piñeiro after waiving Moody, a 2023 third-round pick who had 2-of-3 field-goal attempts go awry in Sunday’s 17-13 season-opening win at Seattle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were people that were out at the rideshare as bullets were passing over their head.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is known as a transit, and when this happens, JWST can see the light from the star passing over the planet.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
8 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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