as in yes
used to express agreement
"So, are you coming with me?" "Yo"
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Adverb
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To a trader, a lot of this looks familiar—essentially a yes-or-no bet on an outcome.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Denver City Council should vote yes.—
Michael Hancock,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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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
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
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“Yo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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