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  • past tense form of wave.
  • past participle of wave.
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waved

[weyvd] / weɪvd /


Example Sentences

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Its logic reaches the labor board, the merit board, and the trade commission and ratifies the removals the court had already waved through at the consumer-product, surface-transportation, and employment agencies.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The 3-year-old then yelled out “hi” as he waved from the balcony.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Boosted by a large number of Albanian diaspora who travelled to the country for the rally, a sea of marchers waved Albanian and American flags as red balloons were released into the air.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He waved back to his mom and felt his face stretch into a smile just as wide as hers.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




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