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Waves

Or WAVES

[weyvz]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. the Women's Reserve of the U.S. Naval Reserve, the distinct force of women enlistees in the U.S. Navy, organized during World War II.



WAVES

/ ɱɪ /

acronym

  1. Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service; the women's reserve of the US navy

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Waves1

1942; W(omen) A(ccepted for) V(olunteer) E(mergency) S(ervice)
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“Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.”

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That sound became fully realized with the creation of the Waves piano in 2020.

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The comedy series, which premiered Feb. 27, stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, the only sister in a family of brothers who is often overlooked but is unexpectedly appointed as the new Waves president.

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Their plays are into the billions on Spotify, and “Cherry Waves” became a TikTok hit for documenting the murk of young lust — something is clicking anew.

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For instance, during one sequence set in the Waves’ arena tunnels, she noted there weren’t enough extras dressed to look like the VIPs that would be wandering around.

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