variants
or okays
as in approvals
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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variants
or okays
1
as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a judge will have to OK the search warrant
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2
as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
I'm glad that my friends OK'd my choice of girlfriend
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Noun
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The judge noted that New York's legislature passed the toll, which its governor signed into law and received the necessary federal approvals before launching.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Another key part of the package is softening approvals for wireless antenna farms.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Renewing multi-year funding CB11-2026 approves a multi-year grant agreement with the county's Housing Commission to support office space for the NonProfit Collaborative.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And yet since the strikes on Iran started, only one in four Americans approves of them, while about half — including one in four Republicans — believe Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every team accepts at least some and some teams accept a lot.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hays County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 800-324-TIPS (8477).—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Applying fertilizer too early favors weed growth, which then competes with emerging grasses for water, sunlight, and nutrients.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Granted, being out there with the Letang-Girard pairing did him no favors.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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“OKs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OKs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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