as in motioned
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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The waved walls in Calce Romana serving as a shoe display are inspired by the unfolding of leather rolls and the facade of the Fendi footwear factory in Fermo, in Italy’s Marche region.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The green and white waved floors lead you into a sparkling, velvet-upholstered dining room.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Large trucks carried the on-display coffins through the heart of Tehran as crowds dressed in black and waved flags.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Among the many waved and gelled hairstyles, Simone Biles and Bad Bunny also championed the look.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The dress was not complete without Saldaña’s waved hair, styled by Aviva Perea and Cassie Russek.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
He was helped on to a medical cart and waved to the crowd as he was taken off the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
George waved him off and strode through our flat to the balcony.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
At a 2023 show by Greta Van Fleet at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, fans waved rainbow flags in front of the band, a show of support of GVF singer Josh Kiszka, who publicly came out that year.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet after an early Gophers score, the boys ripped off their shirts and waved them over their heads.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The White House waved off concerns, however.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Guadagnino, in interviews since the film’s debut at the Venice Film Festival, in August, has waved off critiques that the film is hollow.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Lorincz even allegedly waved guns at them, according to NBC News.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
As a helicopter carrying hostages to the Ichilov hospital flew overhead, crowds cheered, applauded and waved flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
The waved walls in Calce Romana serving as a shoe display are inspired by the unfolding of leather rolls and the facade of the Fendi footwear factory in Fermo, in Italy’s Marche region.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The green and white waved floors lead you into a sparkling, velvet-upholstered dining room.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Large trucks carried the on-display coffins through the heart of Tehran as crowds dressed in black and waved flags.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Among the many waved and gelled hairstyles, Simone Biles and Bad Bunny also championed the look.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The dress was not complete without Saldaña’s waved hair, styled by Aviva Perea and Cassie Russek.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Employees waved cars toward spots in the grass.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
He was helped on to a medical cart and waved to the crowd as he was taken off the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
George waved him off and strode through our flat to the balcony.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
At a 2023 show by Greta Van Fleet at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, fans waved rainbow flags in front of the band, a show of support of GVF singer Josh Kiszka, who publicly came out that year.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet after an early Gophers score, the boys ripped off their shirts and waved them over their heads.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
The White House waved off concerns, however.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Guadagnino, in interviews since the film’s debut at the Venice Film Festival, in August, has waved off critiques that the film is hollow.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Lorincz even allegedly waved guns at them, according to NBC News.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Verb
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Meta motioned to stop Zuckerberg and Mosseri from testifying at the trial and argued for plaintiffs to use previous trial testimony.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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As a slot technician was paying out that prize, Min motioned to the other machine and indicated he had not been paid and collected his winnings for a second time, Payne said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Amongst the crowd was Euphoria actress Maude Apatow, who starred in the opening promotional segment alongside Cynthia Erivo and wore her hair in an effortless wavy bob for the occasion.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Angie, his wife and partner, stood alongside him, her wavy hair swept back in a ponytail.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bosko's sister made it within steps of Green before security came out and gestured her off the stage.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cain laughed and gestured to the shelf behind him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles The hair, conversely, presented a range of styles, from brow-tickling bangs to frizzy coils and loose waves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ed Williams, the onetime broadcasting teacher who portrayed Ted Olson, the earnest lab scientist with a pocket protector and a kinky side, on the Police Squad!—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Alexander Skarsgård sits down with his Pillion director Harry Lighton to talk this sexy, kinky romance.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The best part of her outfit, though, was her voluminous curled ponytail.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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