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variants or okay
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as in satisfactory
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards this latest draft of the essay is OK but could be better

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

OK

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adverb

variants or okay

OK

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noun

variants or okay

OK

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verb

variants or okay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
Adjective
  • At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
  • The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Adverb
  • These socks come in two sizes: Small/medium and large/extra large, and as a size 9, the small/medium size fit me just fine.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
  • The secretary was released from the hospital later that day and appeared fine at the Detroit event.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Getting the necessary permits and approvals can take years, and the process is anything but simple.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • But some have questioned whether the city actually has the authority to change the election date without voter approval.
    Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • After that, the Forest Preserves will use funds voters approved through the November referendum, allowing the borrowing of up to $155 million for land acquisition and projects over the next decade.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • All told, the text unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee Republicans provides the most comprehensive look yet at changes the GOP senators want to make to the 1,000-page package approved by House Republicans last month.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • In May, multiple justices recused themselves from deciding whether to accept an appeal involving alleged plagiarism in books published by Penguin Random House.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2025
  • The site accepts submissions of other pre-AI content sources through its Tumblr page.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Others in the comment section sided with Tallulah and argued that her photos of her father are acceptable.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • Celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigan to Ari Lennox have been spotted wearing bralettes as shirts, making this a perfectly acceptable garment to wear under a crochet dress.
    Bianca Lambert, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • They're not overly explained or turned into a seminar, which is a blessing these days.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority gave its blessing to the proposal on Thursday, following the second of two public hearings by the agency.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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