as in yes
used to express agreement
"That's really what she said?" "Yep"
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Recent Examples of yep
James had 15 rebounds, seven assists and, yep, 45 points as the Cavaliers won 105-101.
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Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 30 Apr. 2018
Yep - the new head coach at Texas came to Ohio State's graduation.
—Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 9 May 2017
Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 30 Apr. 2018
Yep - the new head coach at Texas came to Ohio State's graduation.
—Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 9 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yep
Adverb
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Most believe the answer is yes, but the situation is both complex and fluid.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bristol Myers Squibb is betting yes.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While most houseplants are tropical in origin and, thus, are happiest when receiving bright, indirect light, a handful actually will do okay in windowless rooms.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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The characters who invest in romance tend to make it out okay, while many of those who can’t commit are left with tragedy.—
Jesse Raub,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Yep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yep. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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