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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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By Hannah Jackson January 14, 2025 Lia Toby/Getty Images Once upon a time Timothée Chalamet dressed so fine.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Focolare History The Focolare Movement, founded by Italian schoolteacher Chiara Lubich in the 1940s, was approved by the Catholic Church in the 1960s.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Aurora City Council voted around that time last year to approve an agreement with the IEPA for the forgivable loan, which was required before the city could start accepting bids from companies for the project.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 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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The results of new research about respect in the workplace should be of concern to business leaders who want to do their best to retain workers.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
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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An open question is what level of mortgage rates will be acceptable or affordable for buyers on the sidelines.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
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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