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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 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
1
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
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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Adjective
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025 -
The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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That apparently cleared up just fine on its own after the election.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While these numbers underscore real risks, implementing these warnings would require Congressional approval.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.—
Matt Reynolds,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The City Council will vote Tuesday to approve the salary and terms of Milstein’s contract which will authorize her to oversee thousands of city employees and a $1.5 billion budget.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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Father Missing a Limb and Son with Cerebral Palsy Weren't Able to Evacuate L.A. Fires in Time, Family Says CNN reported that the family applied for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency which was not approved.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests that validation helps people feel understood and accepted, and can even defuse intense emotions.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
13 Jan. 2025
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For example, an iPhone user may be asked to reply yes (Y) or no (N) to accept a delivery.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The long-term fix The only truly permanent solutions to keep TikTok online appear to be: 1) pass a new law reversing the old one — no easy task, considering that the existing bill had such broad bipartisan support in Congress — or 2) force a sale to an acceptable buyer.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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And maybe the biggest news is the lack of an acceptable owner (among other issues) standing in the way of the league’s return to Arizona.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bob’s loss is catastrophic but his legacy is a blessing and will endure for many more generations.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
12 Jan. 2025
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The scene took a year and a half to manifest, as Gracey needed the blessing of the Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate (Regent Street is royal land) and permission to close a bus route for four nights.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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