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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
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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
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
During his four varsity seasons, Thompson has helped create a championship environment for the Warriors, including an Elite Eight appearance two yeas ago.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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
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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Accountant was indeed the most popular reply in our unscientific survey.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Yes, the injuries and absences often have clouded the overall contributions, but the contribution has been real and deserves recognition if this, indeed, is the endgame.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Community groups, residents and business owners are counting on the answer being yes.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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While 1990s Teri Hatcher would indeed reply in the affirmative, the nagging disbelief is relatable.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Aidan Lee, 23, who is of Mexican and South Korean descent, definitely stuck out in his red South Korea jersey.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s certainly fascinating to watch in the world today.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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However, the familial drives of men are something seldom acknowledged by society more broadly, Lewis says, and certainly not to the same degree that women's are.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation?—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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