as in yeses
a vote or decision for something
we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee
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Noun
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After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the reality-competition series, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026 -
And then only prepare enough for the yeses, with a buffer of an extra 10 percent or so, to help navigate anything unexpected.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At its peak, Armco, which owned the steel plant for almost 90 yeas, was Middletown's biggest employer.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
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There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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At the time, even large-scale projects like data centers could have obtained approvals and connected to the grid straightforwardly, without becoming trapped in endless litigation.—
Claudia Nunes,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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The project is still undergoing reviews and will require utility and infrastructure approvals before construction can begin.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Affirmatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmatives. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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