waving (aside or off)

present participle of wave (aside or off)

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Verb
  • By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • In that way, waiving Jackson to sign a worse, cheaper player makes little sense.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • On Wednesday, there is a significant chance of more thunderstorms likely to redevelop along a cold front passing over far eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, officials said.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.
    Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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