as in OK
being to one's liking
once they hook up the game system, everything will be jake around here
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Recent Examples of jake
Avoid using tom or jake decoys on public lands and always keep decoys in a bag when walking through the woods.
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jake
Adjective
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Trap and Remove Them Using traps to catch the squirrels and relocate them is perfectly okay with the humane methods that act as a cage instead of hurting the little creature.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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So, just to the public, what’s happening out there, this isn’t right, okay?—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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There’s a fine blue line between stupid and clever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Elsa argues with her mother, Isabel doesn’t like to be questioned and pretends everything’s all right, while Amalia hangs with dodgy characters and makes claims that seem real only to her.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Things started all right for Burakovsky.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Jake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jake. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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