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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But a Southern California congressman has waved a warning flag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
It increasingly falls to Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords, to scrutinize and try to amend laws that the House of Commons has waved through.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
Abbott has not ruled out a White House bid but has waved off the speculation as he seeks reelection.
From Salon ● Oct. 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
The Patriarch has blessed them all, The Doge has waved the word, And in their wings the murmurings Of waiting winds are heard.
From Sea Poems by Cale Young Rice
