as in OK
being to one's liking
once they hook up the game system, everything will be jake around here
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Recent Examples of jake
Avoid using tom or jake decoys on public lands and always keep decoys in a bag when walking through the woods.
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jake
Adjective
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The students are okay, per the outlet, which cited district officials.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say all six students are expected to be okay.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
29 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
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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Like, yeah, (his season) has been all right.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ball has chosen to play the long game, bank on a full, healthy season in 2027-28 and make sure the left wrist is all right for a long pro career.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Jake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jake. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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