Synonyms of wavednext
: having a wavelike form or outline: such as
a
: having wavy lines of color : watered
waved cloth
b
: marked by undulations : curving
the waved cutting edge of a bread knife

Examples of waved in a Sentence

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The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property. Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Lawmakers listened and asked questions while demonstrators outside displayed signs and waved flags. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026 Airlines canceled thousands of flights and waved change and cancellation fees for airports across the East Coast. Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026 Once closed, students gathered in the road and played music, displayed signs and waved flags. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waved was in 1599

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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waved. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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