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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
Vitaliy Katsenelson, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Theater is not for punks, okay?
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
These might collect dust for a bit, and that’s okay.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
So the end of The Comeback felt almost bizarrely upbeat, especially knowing that Valerie is going to be okay anyway, since the journey of the show brought her closer to husband Mark (Damian Young) and Mark is making plenty of money for the both of them.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Your message may not always come out perfectly smooth, and that’s okay.
—Kwame Christian, CNBC, 11 May 2026
That is $90 less than the Galaxy S24 and, ultimately, an okay price for a three-year-old flagship.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The deal, Daddy—but is Mom okay?
—Literary Hub, 4 May 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
Abel is not Buffett and that is okay.
—Vitaliy Katsenelson, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Theater is not for punks, okay?
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
These might collect dust for a bit, and that’s okay.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
So the end of The Comeback felt almost bizarrely upbeat, especially knowing that Valerie is going to be okay anyway, since the journey of the show brought her closer to husband Mark (Damian Young) and Mark is making plenty of money for the both of them.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Your message may not always come out perfectly smooth, and that’s okay.
—Kwame Christian, CNBC, 11 May 2026
That is $90 less than the Galaxy S24 and, ultimately, an okay price for a three-year-old flagship.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The deal, Daddy—but is Mom okay?
—Literary Hub, 4 May 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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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
Adjective
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Once, French cuisine had a lock on fine dining in this city.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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That includes business owners and entrepreneurs who create good-paying jobs and make this city the economic engine of America.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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In the short to medium term, at least, the answer appears to be yes, even though new salary commitments to three major unions will exceed $1 billion a year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The answer is mostly yes, but sometimes no, which can be confusing and frustrating.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Those deals do not require approval.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Thornberg is in the process of seeking zoning approval for 53 units.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The La Mesa City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the ordinance.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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After first applying for resettlement in Jordan, in 2004, the family was finally approved to move to Kentucky, in February, 2025.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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On May 14, Dana Williamson, a former top aide to Newsom and onetime Becerra political adviser, pleaded guilty in federal court after accepting a plea deal to multiple charges, including committing bank and wire fraud, filing a false tax return, and lying to the FBI.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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That case marked the first civil jury trial stemming from the disaster, with jurors similarly tasked only with calculating damages because Boeing has accepted liability.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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