Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

OK

[oh-key, oh-key, oh-key] / ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Major autonomous-driving companies are getting ready to turn Las Vegas into a robotaxi battleground after Nevada gave three big players the OK to deploy more cars.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

It’s probably OK to watch an occasional YouTube video at your desk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Wolff took Antonelli aside, told him it was OK, and not to worry about it.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

It doesn’t make what they’ve done OK, but it allows us to accept the harm that has been done and move on.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

“My lawyer is up there too. He’s a good guy. A real pit bull. He’ll make sure that no one messes with you, OK?

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Now, 2019 OK’s brief but alarming appearance is sure to nudge that discussion forward.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2019

With so much thought given to OK's slogans and packaging, what about the reddish-brown beverage itself?

From Time Magazine Archive

Otherwise, you cannot take those steps unless a person with power of attorney OKs it.

From MarketWatch Nov. 17, 2025

Specific controls agreed to by Walgreens and the landmarks board and staff headed to the city council, which routinely OKs such negotiated agreements.

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2023

You can also bet on horse races at home — the one sport California OKs for online wagering.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2022

If all those entities give their OKs, vaccinations should begin in earnest as early as June 21, Jha said.

From Washington Times Jun. 9, 2022

I heard a rumor they may add a number for Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.

From New York Times May 1, 2018

Wainschel’s post, which was OK’d by his daughter on the condition he didn’t embarrass her, didn’t lead to a job but did result in productive conversations, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The House version required both parents have a Social Security number, but the Senate OK'd a requirement of only one parent.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2025

JetBlue swooped in for Spirit with a $3.8 billion deal, which shareholders OK’d in October 2022.

From Slate Oct. 15, 2024

On Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission OK’d the company’s plans to expand into San Mateo and L.A. counties over local leaders’ objections.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2024

His chief OK'd a trip and within an hour Lieutenant Brown and Captain Davidson were flying to Tacoma in an Air Force B-25.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Edward J. Ruppelt

It also OKed the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, bringing more concentration in the sector.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mostly OKed this reopening, with the provision that everyone should mask up in schools and, if 12 or older, be vaccinated against COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2021

Lygo describes himself as Emperor Nero, giving the final thumbs up or down, and Webb-Lamb is in a similar position: both hear pitches after they’ve already been OKed by commissioning editors further down the chain.

From The Guardian Mar. 6, 2021

The ordinance was initially approved June 12 and, if OKed after a second reading Tuesday night, would take effect in 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2018

To enter the press suite you need to have been previously OKed by the press officer and to work for an approved media organisation.

From The Guardian Mar. 17, 2011

U.S. regulators have approved a new pneumonia vaccine from Merck, more than a month after OK’ing an improved version of rival Pfizer’s shot.

From Seattle Times Jul. 16, 2021

The measure cleared the Ohio Senate by just three votes, and the House followed by OK’ing Senate changes 67-28.

From Salon May 25, 2016

It did so not by setting an aspirational goal for two or three decades from now, but by OKing a big construction project.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2016




Vocabulary lists containing OK


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training