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or okay
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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 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
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or okay
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
you did OK on that last test
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as in yeah
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
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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 Synonyms for OK
Adjective
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The expert committee offered some explanations such as a systematic difference between those who did and did not participate in the polls, but ultimately felt none of them was completely satisfactory.Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Ridgeline has a 1,583-pound payload, a satisfactory limit but not as much as some competitors.James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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At the corporate level, Sony is actually doing just fine.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Guentzel has fit in just fine on Tampa Bay’s top line with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, posting 2-7-9 in the team’s nine games through Monday.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Rival Waymo, for example, has spent years sharing safety data with California regulators before gaining approval for its robotaxi service.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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It is expected to be completed by 2031, subject to government approvals.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In August, the court approved the older McKinney's request to return to work at his dentistry practice while on house arrest, according to court records.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the book's re-classification, the county commission approved the creation of a committee to revise the policy that created the citizens review committee and placed a hold on all committee actions made since Oct. 1.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Four years ago, Donald Trump became the first president in American history to refuse to accept the results of a presidential election, and to do everything in his power to try to overturn the will of the people.ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Musk could not continue operating a company accepting venture capital without being legally in the United States and having the right to work.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Advertisement But the upward trend was a good sign for the Measure A campaign, DiCamillo said.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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More:Michigan's fall colors are hitting peak: What to know, best scenic drives What time will the sun rise Sunday morning?Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The sense of entitlement that comes with the tour circus can block the rationale of what is acceptable.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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It's assumed that most mattress shoppers are selecting between soft and firm, or trying to find a middle ground acceptable to partners with different preferences.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The one blessing in disguise could be Narbonne players using their time off to focus on school.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Peacock The Fly David Cronenberg’s mind works in some truly demented ways, which is a blessing to horror movie fans.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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