wave
noun
a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
are waving
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present progressiveof wave.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In short, they are waving the white flag on the idea of predicting when the war will end and the oil will flow.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
Now some of the pros are waving cash, offering discounted alternative routes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Many are waving flags of their home countries or are donning outfits that show their allegiance for their favourite act.
From BBC ● May 11, 2024
With a cloud hanging over it due to an SEC investigation and the company's inability to pay its bills, investment analysts are waving the red flag.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2022
They are waving toys in the air in some kind of back seat celebration.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
