Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waving (aside or off)
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An Indiana man was arrested this week in connection with the fatal shooting and is being held after waiving extradition at a court appearance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The Nets explored longer-term options for Thomas in the offseason, including a two-year deal with a team option and a one-year contract that required waiving his no-trade clause.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alarmists will often focus on the negative while passing over potential positive outcomes.—
Jeff Mayhugh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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