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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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as in yes
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
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Yet getting government approval for a deal is not quite as simple as getting POTUS’ yea or nay, as much as that step in a merger process now is being taken as a given.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
But in 1984, a menace to Yuletide morality yea more dire than Starbucks holiday cups stirred vociferous objections.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Yet getting government approval for a deal is not quite as simple as getting POTUS’ yea or nay, as much as that step in a merger process now is being taken as a given.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the rumors that the two-time MVP had interest in being traded to the New York Knicks this past summer were indeed true.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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And, indeed, cases in children have plummeted.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
7 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Jim Cramer said the answer is yes, adding that Tuesday’s modest drop in Nvidia stock is not in keeping with what the company plans to do in China over the long term.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Sara asks her daughter in the video, who nods yes.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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All answered in the affirmative.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Their widened eyes were enough to answer in the affirmative.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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While women’s hockey is full of real-life sapphic relationships, which should definitely get the television treatment, the same cannot be said of men’s hockey (at least publicly!—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
11 Dec. 2025
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Those are definitely going to happen.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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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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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
Noun
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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The better offense is almost certainly the Diamondbacks, but the better pitcher is on the Reds side.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Swift has certainly had a busy week.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Noting that the camera man was, in fact, okay after the incident, he was seen continuing to film even after his injury.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Nov. 2025
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Everything isn’t great all the time—and that’s okay too.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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