WAVED (ASIDE OR OFF) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

waved (aside or off)

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Definition of waved (aside or off)

past tense of wave (aside or off)

as in waived

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While many initiatives are new, some universities have waived tuition for middle-income students for a decade or more.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
On Friday, Lundgaard said he was not allowed to talk to other teams at that time because of his contract, but that clause has since been waived.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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