as in to pay
to give what is owed for
despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house
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Recent Examples of pony up
That means those who fly the most come out ahead of those who fly less frequently but pony up for more expensive business-class tickets.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Each year, advertisers pony up big bucks to wave their wares in front of more than 100 million viewers (even though most ads are now released online, ahead of the Big Game).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
Two years ago, when the Rays were trying to get more money from leaders in Tampa — who’ve now offered to spend $700 million — the Dreamers asked Orange County leaders to pony up $1 billion.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
By at least threatening to carve up the rights, MLB may be able to convince a buyer to pony up more money for the entire package.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Each year, advertisers pony up big bucks to wave their wares in front of more than 100 million viewers (even though most ads are now released online, ahead of the Big Game).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
Two years ago, when the Rays were trying to get more money from leaders in Tampa — who’ve now offered to spend $700 million — the Dreamers asked Orange County leaders to pony up $1 billion.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
By at least threatening to carve up the rights, MLB may be able to convince a buyer to pony up more money for the entire package.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pony up
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Werner heard that one of her scholarships—which had been administered by the center—was being eliminated, sending her into a panic about how to pay for school.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Federal investigators ultimately found that its officers use excessive force, discriminate against Black people, conduct stops and searches without probable cause, and arrest people purely for not having the money to pay fines.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2025
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The city has requested a refinancing package to pay off its outstanding balance to the Small Cities Organized Risk Effort, which has been hired to assist Isleton with its debt.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In concept, these make sense because Connecticut needs to pay off our long term debt and maintain a strong savings account for a rainy day.—
State Reps Jillian Gilchrest, 18th District, and Kate Farrar, 20th District,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Pisces moon meeting Venus and Neptune deepens an emotional connection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Pony up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pony%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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