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
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.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The next Colombian administration would be unwise to advocate for a mere return to the status quo ante, which Trump clearly views as having benefited Colombia more than the United States.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
OpenAI’s competitors have put pressure on the American modern chatbot pioneer to up its ante this fall.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
Before Hyland and Adams wed in 2022, the pair upped the ante in 2021 with their coordinated ensembles of Frodo and Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings film franchise.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The next Colombian administration would be unwise to advocate for a mere return to the status quo ante, which Trump clearly views as having benefited Colombia more than the United States.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
OpenAI’s competitors have put pressure on the American modern chatbot pioneer to up its ante this fall.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
Before Hyland and Adams wed in 2022, the pair upped the ante in 2021 with their coordinated ensembles of Frodo and Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings film franchise.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
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That will add hours to those flights and consume additional fuel, adding to the costs airlines will have to absorb.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The watchdog agency’s panel recommended Friday that the costs of the proceedings be taxed against Peffer, in addition to the 30-day suspension, public reprimand and fine.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Markdowns expire at midnight, and with prices starting at just $13, these finds won’t last long.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Between seating that doubles as sneaky storage and throw pillows that stand up to spring showers, there are easy ways to declutter, decorate, and deck out your deck—read on for our 20 favorite flash finds with prices starting at $24.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 2019, Viacom, the CBS News parent at the time, had a deal in place to pay CNN an annual license fee to provide international coverage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The past two years, the Sacramento City Council raised parking fees and axed dozens of vacant positions to help balance its multimillion-dollar budget deficits.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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