Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

wave

[weyv] / weɪv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Politicians in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh blamed microfinance loans for a wave of suicides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A recent wave of worries about AI spending that has weighed on the chip sector is also now spreading to other parts of the market that benefitted from billions in data center buildout spending.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She didn't write her first true love song until 2024: So American – a punchy new wave cut, about falling head over heels for English actor Louis Partridge.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A wave of big technology companies plan to list publicly this year, worrying investors about billions of dollars in new shares hitting the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I mumble something about needing a shower and offer a half-hearted wave.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




Vocabulary lists containing wave


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "wave" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com