OKs 1 of 2

noun

variants or okays
plural of OK
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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OKs

2 of 2

verb

variants or okays
present tense third-person singular of OK
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for OKs
  1. approvals
  2. approves
  3. accepts
  4. favors
  5. ratifies
Noun
  • The $17 billion deal, which will be funded by Aon with new debt, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rocket Mortgage uses hard credit inquiries for its pre-approvals, which can temporarily decrease your credit score.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
Verb
  • We also like CarShield, which approves cars with up to 300,000 miles, twice the industry average.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And then there are the animals The regulations say domestic or other animals kept in groups such as packs, herds, litters, bevies or flocks larger than three are prohibited, unless the Village approves otherwise by resolution.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of approves
Verb
  • Nominations can be submitted by anyone, and the selection committee accepts self-nominations.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Jones pleaded nolo contendere – a plea where the defendant accepts a conviction without directly admitting guilt – to one of the nine counts on June 30, 2026.
    — TJ Rhodes, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepts
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of favors
Verb
  • The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of ratifies
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“OKs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OKs. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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