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.
has waved
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present perfectof wave (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Sadly, however, the Supreme Court has waved some through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Abbott has not ruled out a White House bid but has waved off the speculation as he seeks reelection.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2022
You may have figured he’s a longtime racial justice activist who has waved signs before.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2022
Just because Lamont has waved the flag for some businesses doesn’t mean they should rush to open doors.
From Washington Times ● May 15, 2020
From the time that Captain Cook sailed round the unknown southern ocean, more than a century ago, the British flag has waved in the forefront of the advance.
From The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? by Scott, G. Firth
