“Waiving” or “Waving”—Which to use?

“Waiving” or “Waving”

Overview

waiving / waving are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

waiving: (verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to.

waving: NA

Pronunciation

waiving: w·EY·v·ih·ng

waving: w·EY·v·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “waiving”

…to the Adriatic Sea by waiving the Littoral territories of Gorizia…
…Deputy Chief Minister, Solanke recommended waiving the bunding loans of farmers…
…to exercise administrative'' discretion by waiving the requirements, but neither plaintiff…
His reason for waiving his attorney fee was: "The…
After waiving his right to counsel, he…

Examples of “waving”

…by crowds of jubilant militants waving red flags.
…quietly on his cigar and waving adieus with his hat to…
…a lot of catcalling and waving and then you'd get on…
…the touchline on crutches and waving them in the air towards…
Atlas Games is waving the green flag -- at…
…and white, with herons' feathers waving and jewels flashing, as they…
…image of Fisk jumping and waving the ball fair as he…
…finally catches up to them, waving Terry's electric goad.
…in red and white and waving the Canadian flag.
While waving his gun around, Hitler demanded…

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