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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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
The waved albatross travel hundreds of miles to nest on the Galapagos island of Espanola.
—Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
For example, the waved albatross, also called the Galápagos albatross, is not a full-time resident.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
Many incidents are simply covered with waved yellow flags from the marshals, warning approaching drivers that a car is off track ahead.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
At Piedmont Park Saturday afternoon, attendees repeated calls for local and federal gun legislation, and waved signs signaling their support.
—Willoughby Mariano, ajc, 13 May 2023
Adjective
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
The waved albatross travel hundreds of miles to nest on the Galapagos island of Espanola.
—Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
For example, the waved albatross, also called the Galápagos albatross, is not a full-time resident.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
Many incidents are simply covered with waved yellow flags from the marshals, warning approaching drivers that a car is off track ahead.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
At Piedmont Park Saturday afternoon, attendees repeated calls for local and federal gun legislation, and waved signs signaling their support.
—Willoughby Mariano, ajc, 13 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waved
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People with hair types 2A (wavy hair) through 3C (tighter, curly hair) will especially benefit from this rich-lathering, deep-cleansing formula.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Her signature red lip peeked out from under the brim, leaving her hair loose and wavy.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Hair can be naturally frizzy, as is the case with curls, coils, and waves, since these tend to be dry.Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024
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Phillips, with baggy clothes and a frizzy ponytail, was a near-constant presence in the courtroom, but rarely said a word to Harrison.Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
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Francis Ford Coppola goes kinky gothic delicious for this classic tale of the Prince of Darkness/Jonathan Harker/Mina love triangle featuring Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves, and Winona Ryder as its leads.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Those behaviors are an extension of the shame and should be recognized as signs that there is work to be done to reconcile your kinky identity.Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waved. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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