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
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The answer is mostly yes, but sometimes no, which can be confusing and frustrating.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The answer from patient surveys was a resounding yes, change it.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
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Adverb
In the short to medium term, at least, the answer appears to be yes, even though new salary commitments to three major unions will exceed $1 billion a year.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The answer is mostly yes, but sometimes no, which can be confusing and frustrating.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Noun
For example, school vouchers is not something the majority of House District 97 residents wanted, however received a yes vote for the governors endorsement and large financial donors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The answer from patient surveys was a resounding yes, change it.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yes
Noun
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Colbert quipped, to which McCartney answered in the affirmative.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Their widened eyes were enough to answer in the affirmative.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 May 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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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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