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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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2
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
Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 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
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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
But the topic has been raised in recent yeas as SpaceX and other companies fill Earth’s orbit with satellites.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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That’s the next big step for San Diego State’s men’s basketball team and its boosters if Saturday’s 73-62 loss indeed denies the Aztecs a sixth consecutive berth in the NCAA Tournament.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Less than two months later, the DNA tests came back — Jane Doe was indeed Sheila Ramsey.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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The answer to your question is yes, add him.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Months later, the city Housing Department awarded the contract to Legal Aid and the other organizations before sending it to the City Council for approval.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Stack is the sly and cunning one, chatty and quick to grin, unlike his brother, yet certainly with things weighing on him as well.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the coat is the outfit, and this one certainly meets the moment.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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
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
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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