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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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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
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Despite the scary situation, the Royals are relieved Lugo is okay given the circumstances.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
But future Democratic leaders will likely be okay with cutting aid.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Cortez said Anthony also asked whether Austin would be okay, according to CBS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Unused Art Supplies Some hobbies never come to fruition, and that's okay.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Which is okay, because the XLE serves as something of an impenetrable panic room and command center once parked.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Well, first of all, Jeff's gotta work on his grip strength, okay?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
So one person’s seeing a certain thing, but everything else looks okay.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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
That extra step takes the hairline from okay to flawless.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 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.
—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
Adjective
Are some chargers okay to leave plugged in?
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Despite the scary situation, the Royals are relieved Lugo is okay given the circumstances.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
But future Democratic leaders will likely be okay with cutting aid.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Cortez said Anthony also asked whether Austin would be okay, according to CBS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Unused Art Supplies Some hobbies never come to fruition, and that's okay.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Which is okay, because the XLE serves as something of an impenetrable panic room and command center once parked.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Well, first of all, Jeff's gotta work on his grip strength, okay?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
So one person’s seeing a certain thing, but everything else looks okay.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Adverb
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
That extra step takes the hairline from okay to flawless.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
It was okayed Sunday as part of the budget package for the coming fiscal year and is slated for a vote Friday.
—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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But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Brunson, a second-round draft pick, had fine years in Dallas but played second fiddle, at best, to Luka Doncic.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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In a pinch, Aparacio says a simple mixture of soap and water will also work just fine.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Finding a pair that's both comfortable and good-looking is the real challenge, but hundreds of shoppers have found their unicorn in Quince's Italian Leather Platform Sandal.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Given the breakout to new highs, the market appears to be answering yes.—
,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The Knicks’ answer has to be yes, because Hart’s game has never depended solely on his jumper.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The plan still needs to be voted on and approved in the fall.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package Wednesday after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain Medicaid reimbursements for nursing homes, shortchanging providers by hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Multiple figures within the sport have alleged, under oath, that members of FIFA accepted bribes in exchange for giving the World Cup to Qatar, a nation that has also been accused of facilitating human rights abuses of the migrant workers who built the country’s stadiums.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The suspects -- described as boys about 14 and 11 years old -- then went up to the kids and asked if Apple Pay was accepted, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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However, when the Missouri State Tax Commission ruled in 2024 that the 15%-plus value increases were unlawful without adequate notice, the firm sought a second chance to sue.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The fact that these issues have been front and center for so long without resolution implies that another 60 days will not be adequate to reach agreement.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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