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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Half-ruined and covered in plants, both structures look as if they’ve recently been unearthed (indeed, much of the site has yet to be excavated), creating a mysterious, almost magical atmosphere.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mildly smoky with overtones of fresh tropical fruit and sweet spice somewhat reminiscent of a fruit punch, this is indeed a mezcal for special occasions and is best enjoyed neat, at room temperature.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 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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One prison that is definitely not secret is Sednaya, outside Damascus.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Your mother was definitely one in her earlier years.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Are there preventative measures that pro athletes take to protect their cartilage that the rest of us can also do? Dr. Cassandra Lee: There is prevention, but part of how arthritis comes about is yes, past trauma.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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The answer is yes—as lifestyle factors are hugely important to longevity too.—
Amber Middleton,
Fortune Europe,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The infusion of the Sinhala element along with Buddhism could certainly be things of a later period.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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The conversation will certainly want to consider the perspectives of its shareholders as well as its workforce.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 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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If he wasn't universally considered a star before fight night, Hughes surely is now.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Over its multi-year run as part of NBC’s Dateline franchise, To Catch a Predator wasn’t impervious to criticism or lawsuits, but it was surely insulated.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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