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  • present participle of wave.

waving





ADJECTIVE
swinging
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
ADJECTIVE
undulating
Synonyms


NOUN
oscillation
Synonyms


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Around him, fans tried to cool themselves by waving makeshift fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

One started dancing when he saw a passing boat, waving and shaking his hips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The spousal role on state visits has traditionally been decorative: waving, smiling and visiting cultural venues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Dozens of protesters, some waving the flags of Mexico and Guatemala, gathered at the scene carrying signs demanding that ICE leave Austin.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Marcy, Matty, Marielle, Abuelita, and Celia cluster around us smiling and waving and planting gentle kisses on Boo’s sleeping cheek.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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