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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
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities say all six students are expected to be okay.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kehlani’s mood is contagious enough to infect otherwise okay collaborations with R&B institutions.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
For the annual dinner to occur at the White House itself would be a huge—okay, an even huger—embarrassment and conflict of interest.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
But the night took a turn when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint and shot a Secret Service agent, who is, thankfully, expected to be okay.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
If needed, a small amount of dish soap is okay to use.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
So having that conversation with your older material is okay.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That remembrance of that person also has to wake up, go about their day-to-day life and be okay.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 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
The students are okay, per the outlet, which cited district officials.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Authorities say all six students are expected to be okay.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kehlani’s mood is contagious enough to infect otherwise okay collaborations with R&B institutions.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
For the annual dinner to occur at the White House itself would be a huge—okay, an even huger—embarrassment and conflict of interest.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
But the night took a turn when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint and shot a Secret Service agent, who is, thankfully, expected to be okay.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
If needed, a small amount of dish soap is okay to use.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
So having that conversation with your older material is okay.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That remembrance of that person also has to wake up, go about their day-to-day life and be okay.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 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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These are the finest margins that tight matches like these can be decided on.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Greater Baltimore, we’re focused on economic growth attracting investment, supporting small businesses and creating pathways to good-paying jobs.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To a trader, much of this looks familiar—essentially a yes-or-no bet on an outcome.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Denver City Council should vote yes.—
Michael Hancock,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Florida Senate later approved the plan in a 21-17 vote.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Legislature approved the new congressional map Wednesday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Policymakers, especially here in Tokyo, would be wise to accept more foreign workers to plug labor gaps, but that’s not a durable answer on its own.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company’s board did not accept the resignations of two of its directors who were voted out by shareholders at the company's annual meeting in January, according to an SEC filing spotted by Fortune’s Amanda Gerut.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Passanisi assured them there would be adequate fencing.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make sure new plant selections have adequate room to grow.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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