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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
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The heyday of the Hudson Valley Mall—and indeed the American shopping mall itself—is long gone.
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The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
Noun
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While 1990s Teri Hatcher would indeed reply in the affirmative, the nagging disbelief is relatable.
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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.
Adverb
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But the New York Knicks captain and MVP definitely returned the favor in a big way.
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So the two of you are definitely not hanging up the hat after this?
Adverb
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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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.
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In the second season, we were introduced to Carmy and Mikey’s mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis), whose dysfunctions, including alcoholism, certainly helped create the family’s addiction to chaos.
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But certainly not one that is giving back to the community and the kids in this manner.
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Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation?
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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.
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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