as in affirmatives
a vote or decision for something
the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays
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Recent Examples of yeas
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
At its peak, Armco, which owned the steel plant for almost 90 yeas, was Middletown's biggest employer.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
At its peak, Armco, which owned the steel plant for almost 90 yeas, was Middletown's biggest employer.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeas
yeses
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After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the talent show competition, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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While there were some yeses, showrunner Liz Tuccillo prefers a doctor with bedside manner.—
Abby Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Yeas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeas. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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