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 yes
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
Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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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Adverb
Solend governance token-holders who participated voted yea with 97.5% of the vote.
—Danny Nelson, Fortune, 19 June 2022
Noun
Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
Adverb
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Afterward Knight, playing in her fifth Olympics, suggested that the virus may indeed be her team’s most dangerous foe in Milan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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If anyone was wondering why the singer barely moved while performing and appeared to be carried off the stage, the gown, while indeed stunning, weighed kilos in the double-digit range.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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If the answer is yes, service scope is a design problem, not a deal breaker.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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The answer from the skiing community remains yes.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lue replied when a reporter answered in the affirmative.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Deputy Superintendent Derald Davis answered in the affirmative and added that administrative support is being given to those staff members and/or the school site.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The landing page for the band’s site contains 10 new riffs… which, for those hoping for actual new songs from the group, definitely counts as a start.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The whole thing definitely grew legs and ran.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At that meeting, the village's Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Lalor's alcohol beverage license application.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent reports show that SpaceX is seeking approval to send as many as a million orbital data centers to space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But kudos to the Mitch Marner vote; that would certainly be something.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And dance it most certainly did.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fieri is back alright, though not in the form that fans have come to recognize and adore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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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“Yea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yea. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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