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
The stresses of watching the game could pose cardiovascular health risks, and the ante is higher for diehard fans – especially if their teams lose.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 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
There are, no doubt, a number of ways to voice your displeasure to a wider audience online, but that will neither restore the status quo ante nor get you an apology — which is presumably the goal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 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
There are, no doubt, a number of ways to voice your displeasure to a wider audience online, but that will neither restore the status quo ante nor get you an apology — which is presumably the goal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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Some of Miranda’s constituents are still fighting the city’s stadium plan, including its cost to taxpayers, which grew again in February to $135 million.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to WebMD, the average cost of a single DEXA scan paid out of pocket is roughly $160 to $175, but other sites put the average closer to $300 per scan.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As buyers walk away, the price keeps falling.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for hands-free phone calls, rear-view camera monitoring and GPS navigation management, this high-end unit from car audio giant Pioneer delivers premium features at a respectable price.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are expensive vet bills and pet fees at apartments.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Higher prices for other goods and services, from airline fees to higher mortgage rates, could also weigh on household finances.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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