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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Bankers describe it less as a wave of defaults than as more households falling a payment behind, juggling bills or leaning on credit cards to get through the month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Though many telecom companies are shutting off the copper wires that power traditional landlines, a new wave of internet-enabled phones are taking their place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This is probably just the beginning of another wave of deals.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Areas of high anti-social behaviour have been targeted for the first wave of the hubs, but they will be among 50 that will open across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I hold my breath while they study mine, only breathing again when they hand it back and wave us through.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler