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
Peter Keating, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The moves come as the CFTC seeks to solidify its claim as the sole regulator of prediction markets, which allow users to make yes-or-no wagers on the outcome of events including elections and sports games.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The short answer is yes, but there’s some nuance.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The moves come as the CFTC seeks to solidify its claim as the sole regulator of prediction markets, which allow users to make yes-or-no wagers on the outcome of events including elections and sports games.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
The only answer is a resounding yes.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yes
Noun
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Howard asked Nuñez, to which the FBI agent answered in the affirmative.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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