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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved (aside or off)
waived
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The secretary of Homeland Security has also waived applicable environmental laws for border projects, a power granted in the Real ID Act of 2005.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Due to Miller’s status as a two-way player, the Bulls also waived guard Jevon Carter to create room for Šarić on the roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Waved (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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