as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante
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Recent Examples of ante
To up its ante ever-so-slightly, layer in Rixo’s leopard-print coat.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
Against a team that the Leafs could end up facing in the spring when the ante is upped in the postseason, the 26-year-old’s play matters that much more.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
Against a team that the Leafs could end up facing in the spring when the ante is upped in the postseason, the 26-year-old’s play matters that much more.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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Having an emergency fund prevents the need to use credit cards for these costs, which can increase debt if not paid off quickly due to interest.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Harden delayed a vote last week that would have opened the door for a borrowing plan to allow CPS to absorb the costs of the underfunded pension fund for municipal workers, mostly CPS employees.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While many passengers have successfully secured upgrades at a fraction of the retail price, there’s no guarantee that your bid will be accepted.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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As aircraft technology improved and planes became larger and safer, new fare classes were introduced, allowing for the democratization of ticket prices and making air travel accessible to all and sundry.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tasting Collective tries to make the events accessible and makes its money off the membership fees, CEO Nat Gelb tells Axios.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some fintech companies, including Affirm and Robinhood, also earn fees from debit card and credit card purchases ‒ revenue that could be vulnerable if consumer spending cools.—
Hannah Lang,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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