variants
also yesses
as in affirmatives
a vote or decision for something
the bill passed with 50 "yeses" and 12 "noes"
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Recent Examples of yeses
After receiving four yeses from the judges, the musician rocketed to the top of the reality-competition series, placing third behind acrobatic group Zurcaroh and magician Shin Lim.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And then only prepare enough for the yeses, with a buffer of an extra 10 percent or so, to help navigate anything unexpected.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Hesitation meant the feature was a no-go; strong yeses signaled real demand.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And then only prepare enough for the yeses, with a buffer of an extra 10 percent or so, to help navigate anything unexpected.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Hesitation meant the feature was a no-go; strong yeses signaled real demand.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeses
Noun
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There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At its peak, Armco, which owned the steel plant for almost 90 yeas, was Middletown's biggest employer.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Yeses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeses. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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