wave

[weyv] / weɪv /

NOUN

sea surf, current

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crest flood influx movement outbreak rash rush sign stream surge swell tide upsurge

STRONG

bending billow breaker coil comber convolution corkscrew crush curl curlicue drift foam gush heave loop ridge ripple rippling rocking roll roller scroll signal sweep tendency tube twirl twist undulation unevenness uprising whitecap winding

WEAK

ground swell

Antonyms

STRONG

line

VERB

move back and forth; gesture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brandish flap flutter fly shake swing twirl twist wield

STRONG

beckon billow coil curl direct falter flourish flow fluctuate gesticulate indicate motion oscillate palpitate pulsate pulse quaver quiver reel ripple seesaw sign signal stir stream surge sway swell swirl swish switch tremble undulate vacillate vibrate wag waggle waver whirl wigwag wobble

WEAK

move to and fro

Antonyms

STRONGEST

untwist

STRONG

be still calm leave alone mislead persist remain stay steady straighten

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These tiny bursts of electricity also generate small shock waves that can be heard.

From Science Daily

Geological Survey also was completed last month, and tariffs expected on the metal in 2026 have stoked an enormous wave of imports that has drained supply in other markets around the world.

From Barron's

For a long time public television was the sole entry port for British shows, and it still waves that Union Jack.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Assn. of Immigration Judges said it expects a wave of additional retirements at the end of this month.

From Los Angeles Times

That created waves of acquisitions in Japan by domestic and foreign investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

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