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
As their prey became larger, these animals upped the ante by making their primary weapon bigger and more powerful, draining resources away from arms and claws.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Apple's products were the ante, the buyback and dividend were the sustenance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The next question is whether or not the players up the ante in terms of their protests, and whether or not this one leads to any significant change.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
To up the ante, already on sale items are also further discounted an additional 25% with code EXTRA25.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Apple's products were the ante, the buyback and dividend were the sustenance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The next question is whether or not the players up the ante in terms of their protests, and whether or not this one leads to any significant change.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
To up the ante, already on sale items are also further discounted an additional 25% with code EXTRA25.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Those who are not as loyal to the brand may find the price a bit steep compared to other luxury options in the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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The White House has also threatened secondary sanctions against companies that pay fees to Iran.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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But unionization usually raises costs for an employer through payroll, legal bills and other fees associated with providing benefits.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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