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or okay
1
as in alright
being to one's liking
that dinner was OK, but I liked yesterday's better
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2
as in fine
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
this latest draft of the essay is OK but could be better
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or okay
1
as in good
in a satisfactory way
you did OK on that last test
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2
as in yes
used to express agreement
OK, fine, I'll go to the party
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or okay
as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
our supervisor gave his OK on the project, so we can go ahead with it
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or okay
1
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a judge will have to OK the search warrant
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2
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I'm glad that my friends OK'd my choice of girlfriend
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Recent Examples of OK
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
However, some watermelons are deliberately grown in molds to create interesting shapes, and that's okay.
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Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
Luckily, his family members are okay.
—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The other guy went to Indiana State and turned out okay.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
What may work for the most famous person in the world may not work for me, and that’s okay!
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
The journey taught me that cosmetic surgery isn't always a one-and-done experience—and that's okay.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Prince’s approach of completing a piece in one work session may feel overwhelming to some and that’s okay!
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
If people were okay with that, 50 isn’t far off.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.
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Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
The characters who invest in romance tend to make it out okay, while many of those who can’t commit are left with tragedy.
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Jesse Raub,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
In any case, things worked out okay for Swank.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Nov. 2025
Noting that the camera man was, in fact, okay after the incident, he was seen continuing to film even after his injury.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Nov. 2025
While the market's doing okay, Jim Cramer said that AI stocks are rising once again, as predicted by industry leaders, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
That's when Brown claimed the helicopter was okayed by Park Board President Lakeya Webb, the outlet reported.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
But in August, Paramount got engulfed and devoured by Skydance, in the deal that the FCC okayed only after Paramount’s CBS News made a $16 million cash payoff to the current President.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
Rhea did watch my tape and okayed it, and everybody seemed to like me from that.
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
There were also issues with an overlapping property line, apparently okayed in the 1970s but not allowed now.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
However, some watermelons are deliberately grown in molds to create interesting shapes, and that's okay.
—
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
Luckily, his family members are okay.
—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The other guy went to Indiana State and turned out okay.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
What may work for the most famous person in the world may not work for me, and that’s okay!
—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
The journey taught me that cosmetic surgery isn't always a one-and-done experience—and that's okay.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Prince’s approach of completing a piece in one work session may feel overwhelming to some and that’s okay!
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
If people were okay with that, 50 isn’t far off.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Adverb
Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation?
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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.
—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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
The characters who invest in romance tend to make it out okay, while many of those who can’t commit are left with tragedy.
—
Jesse Raub,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
In any case, things worked out okay for Swank.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Nov. 2025
Noting that the camera man was, in fact, okay after the incident, he was seen continuing to film even after his injury.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Nov. 2025
While the market's doing okay, Jim Cramer said that AI stocks are rising once again, as predicted by industry leaders, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
It was okayed Sunday as part of the budget package for the coming fiscal year and is slated for a vote Friday.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
That's when Brown claimed the helicopter was okayed by Park Board President Lakeya Webb, the outlet reported.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
But in August, Paramount got engulfed and devoured by Skydance, in the deal that the FCC okayed only after Paramount’s CBS News made a $16 million cash payoff to the current President.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
Rhea did watch my tape and okayed it, and everybody seemed to like me from that.
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
There were also issues with an overlapping property line, apparently okayed in the 1970s but not allowed now.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
Adjective
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Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.
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But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.
Adjective
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
Adverb
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
Adverb
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The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
Noun
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
Verb
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That majority is like 72% of the voters approving the 2024 ballot question calling for state Auditor Diana DiZoglio to audit the Massachusetts Legislature which Campbell also sought to block.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
Verb
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On Wallace’s third attempt, David accepts the letter while grimacing.
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Records show that requests to cancel both warrants were submitted and accepted on June 26, following an arraignment on the warrants.
Adjective
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People will need to be extra cautious next week and check on those without adequate ways of cooling off.
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Ensure adequate intake and stay motivated with the Ombre Water Bottle.
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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