1
as in indeed
not merely this but also
we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!
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2
as in okay
used to express agreement
I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget
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as in affirmative
a vote or decision for something
the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays
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Recent Examples of yea
Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Washington — The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as Joint Chiefs chairman Wednesday night, with a vote of 83 yeas to 11 nays, breaking through Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long blockade on military promotions and confirmations.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
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Adverb
Solend governance token-holders who participated voted yea with 97.5% of the vote.
—Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Noun
International traffic rose by 31.2% compared to the previous yea, and all markets reported double-digit percentage growth.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Washington — The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as Joint Chiefs chairman Wednesday night, with a vote of 83 yeas to 11 nays, breaking through Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long blockade on military promotions and confirmations.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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The resulting 2022 report concluded that the grid was indeed inadequate but led to little in the way of solutions.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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Our ancestors may indeed have been onto something all those hundreds of years ago after all.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The weather might not have been the best, but for anyone looking for reassurance that Mardi Gras was going to stay weird in 2023, the evening provided an energetic affirmative.—
al,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative.—
Arthur Knight,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Aug. 2022
Adverb
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Saucedo: For me, definitely my hat with the rhinestones, and my boots have the American flag.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Joelinton will definitely not feature at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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When asked about who voted yes during the town hall to approve Ellie’s idea for a group of people to go after Abby, Luna said that Tommy and Maria likely voted yes, with an unknown third person joining their camp.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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And the answer is, over time, that is going to be yes, American products are going to be better sold elsewhere in the world.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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This article has been updated with the confirmation of David Steiner's approval as the next USPS Postmaster General.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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And that part of us is certainly one of the most intimate components of what Soundgarden has been since 1984.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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While Golden is just 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, speed certainly kills.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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And journalists who actually do their jobs are nay-saying trouble-makers who have the temerity to not rely on press releases.—
Ed Yong,
Discover Magazine,
26 May 2012
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So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
9 Oct. 2019
Adverb
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Losses in the finals of the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Stuttgart have been sore spots, but the win in Madrid will surely provide a major boost of confidence heading into the two most important clay-court tournaments of the season, the Italian Open in Rome and the French Open in Paris.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And like years prior, this year will surely be a time.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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