as in yeah
used to express agreement
yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow
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as in affirmative
a vote or decision for something
the bill passed with 50 "yeses" and 12 "noes"
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Recent Examples of yes
Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The answer to your question is yes, add him.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seehorn’s character Carol is surrounded by creepily friendly yes-people who always speak in the royal we.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Kalshi will start offering yes-or-no contracts tied to Brazil’s economy, on events such as changing inflation and interest rates in the country, co-founder Luana Lopes Lara said.
—Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The answer to your question is yes, add him.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
However, most small businesses miss the ‘Goldilocks moment’ when a customer's experience is still fresh and emotionally charged, primed for a natural ‘yes’.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seehorn’s character Carol is surrounded by creepily friendly yes-people who always speak in the royal we.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yes
Noun
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DeRosa answered in the affirmative.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lue replied when a reporter answered in the affirmative.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 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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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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