as in yeah
used to express agreement
yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow
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as in affirmative
a vote or decision for something
the bill passed with 50 "yeses" and 12 "noes"
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Recent Examples of yes
Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The answer to your question is yes, add him.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seehorn’s character Carol is surrounded by creepily friendly yes-people who always speak in the royal we.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
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
The answer to your question is yes, add him.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
However, most small businesses miss the ‘Goldilocks moment’ when a customer's experience is still fresh and emotionally charged, primed for a natural ‘yes’.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Seehorn’s character Carol is surrounded by creepily friendly yes-people who always speak in the royal we.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yes
Noun
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When asked if Brooks, who is coming off the second ACL surgery of his young career, would be available for the offseason program, Canales answered in the affirmative.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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DeRosa answered in the affirmative.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 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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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
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“Yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yes. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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