1
as in indeed
not merely this but also
we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!
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2
as in okay
used to express agreement
I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget
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as in affirmative
a vote or decision for something
the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays
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Recent Examples of yea
Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Now more than three yeas later, Ukraine’s war with Russia continues to rage.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adverb
Solend governance token-holders who participated voted yea with 97.5% of the vote.
—Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Noun
That additional Republican vote gave the bill 51 yeas, so Vice President JD Vance did not need to cast a vote to break a tie.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Now more than three yeas later, Ukraine’s war with Russia continues to rage.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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But intelligence will also remain close to us; indeed, inside us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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After seeing the bond that Mickelson and Piggy have formed so quickly, Asquini has been left wondering whether her foster pup has indeed found her forever home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mohan responds in the affirmative, noting the studios that people like Deon and Mann have built.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked if Prescott is playing the way former Cowboys QB Tony Romo did near the end of his career, and Jones gave an affirmative.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The vibes are definitely compromised around Anfield.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some other state, possibly culminating in a singularity but definitely not an inflationary state itself, must have preceded it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The simple answer is yes, with some important exceptions.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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The short answer is yes, according to auto mechanic (of 57 years) and popular automotive YouTuber Scotty Kilmer.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The president and his party have faced three corruption scandals this year, while Argentina’s slowing economy and frustration with high unemployment rates helped push Milei’s approval to the lowest level of his term ahead of the vote.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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How much money is up for approval?—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But, in his first game back from a knee sprain, Bichette certainly didn’t look comfortable doing it.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kansas redshirt-sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson certainly showed Friday he’s recovered from patellar tendon surgery that forced him to redshirt the 2024-25 campaign.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
9 Oct. 2019
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And journalists who actually do their jobs are nay-saying trouble-makers who have the temerity to not rely on press releases.—
Ed Yong,
Discover Magazine,
26 May 2012
Adverb
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Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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