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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 satisfactory
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 fine
in a satisfactory way
you did OK on that last test
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2
as in yeah
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
Adjective
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The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025 -
Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adverb
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Deanna Raybourn’s sequel, which reads fine as a standalone, follows a senior quartet of female assassins who are called back into action to track down a mole within the elite assassin organization, the Museum.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Former model Henstridge acquits herself just fine in her debut role.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Then there’s David Ellison, whose Skydance Media is on the verge of winning approval to take over Paramount Global, owned for decades by the Sumner Redstone family.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Two sources who spoke to Reuters said the U.S. may approve $30 million per month in grants to the GHF in the future.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders Friday approved private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ $10 billion buyout offer for the iconic drugstore chain.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The 45-year-old accepted a wild card to the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs last night to bring his season total to 38, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The bank could accept up to $5 billion during a fiscal year for the loans, loan guarantees, and bonds for eligible projects.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But that wasn’t enough for a gambler who watched him best Paul Skenes.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Believers may decide to refrain from voting or choose a third party because, in their view, neither majority candidate is acceptable.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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