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variants or okay
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

OK

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adverb

variants or okay

OK

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noun

variants or okay

OK

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verb

variants or okay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
Adjective
  • The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.
    Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Two large males fit just fine, thank you very much.
    Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • The middle of Toronto’s blue line is the strongest it’s ever been and matches up fine with Florida’s — but the lack of a true two-way No. 1 defenseman is apparent here.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Because there’s no need for a credit score, no official approval process and no institutional guardrails, even those still navigating early financial independence are being nudged into debt with a single tap.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • But borrowers approved for a TPD Discharge starting in 2023 would not end their monitoring period until 2026 or later, after the TPD discharge tax relief provisions would otherwise expire.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • The president is also supposed to, under the NEA, transmit the terms of the emergency to Congress, which then approves and authorizes the use of emergency powers.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.
    William Jones, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.
    Erin Doherty, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 May 2025
  • But the agents, at their best, will be working for us, not instead of us.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • If yields spike beyond acceptable levels, the Federal Reserve may be forced to intervene - buying Treasuries to stabilize markets.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Then, in 2020, the Maryland Department of the Environment further reduced the acceptable level of lead in apartments from 4 to 1 mcgs/sq ft, which can easily be walked into the apartment on shoes.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Many Threads users called Sluys a blessing and a treasure.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Ralph brings up the Drew-and-Dennis situation, casually mentioning that Dennis reached out for his blessing.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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