as in yes
used to express agreement
yeah, we'll be there
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeah
Adverb
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When the answer is yes, discipline feels lighter and even enjoyable to manage.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
The answer is yes, but at the lower end and with young players who have some NHL experience as the targets.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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While most houseplants are tropical in origin and, thus, are happiest when receiving bright, indirect light, a handful actually will do okay in windowless rooms.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Yeah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeah. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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