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 Leather sneakers like this on-sale pair up the fashion ante and are durable enough to guarantee multi-season wear. —
Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026 Le dediqué mi espectáculo antes de comenzar. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026 Ex post review that provides only for ex ante change has proved relatively ineffective. —Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 Two decades in, Swift keeps upping the ante with her storied, almost unrivaled career. —Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ante
Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026 Le dediqué mi espectáculo antes de comenzar. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026 Ex post review that provides only for ex ante change has proved relatively ineffective. —Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 Two decades in, Swift keeps upping the ante with her storied, almost unrivaled career. —Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Your instincts likely encourage generous choices, while setting a clear price or boundary helps exchanges feel fair across your life.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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As optimism over an extended ceasefire grew, oil prices fell early Friday after climbing a day earlier.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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While ruling on the key question of defamation in Figliuzzi's favor, the judge denied his request that he be awarded court costs and attorneys' fees under Texas' anti-SLAPP law.— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $274 towing rate for most vehicles, a $150 administrative fee, a $33 fee that goes to the city and a $45 charge for outside storage beyond six hours.— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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