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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
Ted Scouten, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If there's a little bit of old soil clinging to your plant's roots, that is more than okay.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2026
That is the psychology of someone who needs the whole world’s approval to feel okay for five minutes.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Paper Documents Important documents like social security cards, birth certificates, tax records, and the like may seem okay to take to the attic, but Orr says otherwise.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The right one will not only be okay with that but relish the opportunity.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Wake up and be mad at me, okay?
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
But just look at his actions, okay?
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
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
Problems so painful that users are okay paying to solve it.
—Jay Sen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
That boil water order will be in effect for at least two days while the county checks to see if the water is okay to drink.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If there's a little bit of old soil clinging to your plant's roots, that is more than okay.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2026
That is the psychology of someone who needs the whole world’s approval to feel okay for five minutes.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Paper Documents Important documents like social security cards, birth certificates, tax records, and the like may seem okay to take to the attic, but Orr says otherwise.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The right one will not only be okay with that but relish the opportunity.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Wake up and be mad at me, okay?
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
But just look at his actions, okay?
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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
Problems so painful that users are okay paying to solve it.
—Jay Sen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jolie Brasserie serves French cuisine using fine local ingredients (think Kyoto Nanatani duck confit to Kumamoto Akaushi steak frites) and is also the venue for breakfast each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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These cars are so over-the-top, but still legitimately good-looking.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
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These upgrades directly support community health while protecting thousands of good-paying jobs, keeping the plant competitive and able to provide generational job security.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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One of them is to bypass the yes-or-no question and briefly discuss the item instead.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kalshi and Polymarket are both prediction markets where people trade on yes-or-no outcomes of future events across pop culture, sports, and politics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The gambit was meant to speed the agency’s approval should the Netflix deal crumble.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The action forwards the item to the full City Council for approval.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a 12-0 vote, the City Council approved Moore’s salary, who took over the Los Angeles Fire Department from interim chief Ronnie Villanueva in October 2025.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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If approved by the Senate, the bill heads to the governor’s desk for signature.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Isaacman stated that while Boeing manufactured the troubled spacecraft, the ultimate responsibility lies with NASA for accepting a flawed vehicle and risking the lives of two astronauts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many countries won’t accept vaccinated birds.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But any skin-safe oil, even olive oil, can provide adequate hydration in a pinch, says Stern.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Many homes don't have adequate ventilation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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