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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The loyal fans blame the front office, which has waved nearly six dozens players and five managers, including interim coaches, through its revolving doors since the first season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 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
Ghosts and spectres belong to the olden times; science has waved its wand and laid them all.
From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by William Francis Dawson
