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

waving (aside or off)

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present participle of wave (aside or off)

as in waiving

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Republicans and Democrats have also objected to the deal and Trump’s wider effort to court Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving other sanctions on Russian energy that lawmakers overwhelmingly passed last month.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Its $15,000 balance threshold for waiving the monthly fee is lower than Chase Platinum's standard business-balance requirement.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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The probability of a hurricane passing over any particular point is low, especially farther from the Mexican coast, since most Pacific hurricanes tend to stay closer to Mexico.

— Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Related Articles The board previously resolved to erect new buildings for the Latino Museum and the American Women’s History Museum, passing over Arts and Industries.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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