wage
noun
Often wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.
waged
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past participleof wage.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof wage.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
wagenounOften wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has waged a vigorous campaign to shake its hold and restore freedom of navigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The two countries waged a brief but bitter war over the territory in 1982.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Turek could also benefit from the strong campaign being waged by gubernatorial front-runner Rob Sand, who tops the Democratic ticket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Still, even trade wars waged for silly reasons can have real consequences.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
A civil war had to be waged to end slavery; a mass movement was necessary to bring a formal end to Jim Crow.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
