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
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
News helicopters followed the chase from above; below, on bridges Cowlings passed under, fans of Simpson’s waved signs supporting him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Applying them takes some getting used to—you’ll need to thread your hair through the devices with hooks—but the shiny, perfectly waved results speak for themselves.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
Adjective
With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
News helicopters followed the chase from above; below, on bridges Cowlings passed under, fans of Simpson’s waved signs supporting him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Applying them takes some getting used to—you’ll need to thread your hair through the devices with hooks—but the shiny, perfectly waved results speak for themselves.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
Adjective
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Use the serum on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Straight lines appearing wavy or distorted (metamorphopsia): If straight objects like door frames or text on a page appear bent, curved, or warped, this can be a sign of fluid within the retina.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My strands were very soft post-wash and there was no oil or frizzy, rough texture post-wash.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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Curl Talk defining & frizz taming hair cream: on sale for $7.69 (30% off) Original price: $10.99 Tame frizzy hair with Not Your Mother's Curl Talk defining cream.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Go ahead and indulge in your wildest desire through these kinky tales.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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The legislation institutes federal protections against discrimination of natural hairstyles, such as curly and kinky hair, as well as protective styles like Bantu knots, locs and twists.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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