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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The short answer is yes, gold bars can lose their value, though not in the way most people expect.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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One of them is to bypass the yes-or-no question and briefly discuss the item instead.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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“Yep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yep. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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