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to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
waved them over to the side of the road
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Recent Examples of waved
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 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
This speaker shows off a dazzling array of purple, blue, and pink hues in an iridescent glow, along with a waved texture that pays homage to sound rippling across a room; and the design has been hand-polished by artisans to boot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 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
Danai Gurira wraps her braids in intricate, waved shapes along her face for an elegant red carpet look.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There’s sublime satisfaction in having each step of your meal waved your way in handheld progression.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jordan’s players walked toward the stadium’s south end, applauding as their fan base waved flags in approval for a feisty debut.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
In return, a crowd bowed and waved its arms in unified worship; a quarterback who actually calls this place home posted three emojis of a goat; and a party launched in Argentina.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
In an Instagram video posted by King's Guard Tours, Kate waved hello to a small crowd of fans who'd gathered nearby.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
There was also a large contingent of Iranian fans who energetically waved the nation’s current flag.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Minutes after that, Jack Eichel scored, only for it to be waved off because Barbashev skated into the crease and made contact with Andersen’s mask.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Adjective
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, 6 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
This speaker shows off a dazzling array of purple, blue, and pink hues in an iridescent glow, along with a waved texture that pays homage to sound rippling across a room; and the design has been hand-polished by artisans to boot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 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
Danai Gurira wraps her braids in intricate, waved shapes along her face for an elegant red carpet look.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There’s sublime satisfaction in having each step of your meal waved your way in handheld progression.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jordan’s players walked toward the stadium’s south end, applauding as their fan base waved flags in approval for a feisty debut.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
In return, a crowd bowed and waved its arms in unified worship; a quarterback who actually calls this place home posted three emojis of a goat; and a party launched in Argentina.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
In an Instagram video posted by King's Guard Tours, Kate waved hello to a small crowd of fans who'd gathered nearby.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
There was also a large contingent of Iranian fans who energetically waved the nation’s current flag.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Minutes after that, Jack Eichel scored, only for it to be waved off because Barbashev skated into the crease and made contact with Andersen’s mask.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Felicity Blunt’s black manicure Felicity Blunt arrived at Ascot with her husband Stanley Tucci, sporting a sassy wavy bob hidden under her hat.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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This charming, wavy rug is ideal for smaller spaces or as a layer to add plushness to a flat-weave.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Faris embraced Laurie with frizzy blonde hair and doomsday preparations as a result of her traumatic experiences.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Grace & Company Satin Pillowcase Oprah prevents frizzy hair and breakage with the Grace & Company Satin Pillowcase.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Halverson gestured to a telephone behind him on his office desk.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Gray shook his head in mock frustration and gestured at his phone as the call went to Johansson’s voicemail.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Oakland native Daveed Diggs has a grand time too in this wild celebration of kinky head and body games.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Unlike the coolly impassive Pop artists, the Who weren’t afraid to get personal, or to let their art echo the anxious, kinky, maladjusted yammering in their own heads.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Gaze at the curled little fists, the perfect nails.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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The style is achieved using pre-curled synthetic braiding hair.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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