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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
IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
There’s no denying their performance of those engines, okay?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026
There’s a reality that in this country, and in our culture, [this kind of] escapism is okay.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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
Well, first of all, Jeff's gotta work on his grip strength, okay?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
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
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
If people were okay with that, 50 isn’t far off.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
There’s no denying their performance of those engines, okay?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026
There’s a reality that in this country, and in our culture, [this kind of] escapism is okay.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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
Well, first of all, Jeff's gotta work on his grip strength, okay?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Adverb
Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation?
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
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
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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Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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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
Adverb
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The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Community groups, residents and business owners are counting on the answer being yes.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The proposal to allow noncitizens to vote was proposed by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez and approved on a 10-5 vote.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The United States entered the conflict seeking to eliminate Iran’s leverage, constrain its regional influence, and force it to accept strict limits on its nuclear program.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Keep the Mature Size of Dahlias in Mind Many dahlias, grown in fertile soil with adequate irrigation, will reach 4-5 feet tall or more, becoming very large plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Kit O'Doherty, founder of the nonprofit Partners in Animal Care & Compassion, claims the shelter has engaged in improper euthanasia practices, failed to provide adequate care for animals and retaliated against volunteers and advocates who raised concerns.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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