Definition of antenext

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Recent Examples of ante Their family friction and riches-to-rags plight ups the comic and dramatic ante, as the Wangs encounter the very different day-to-day lives of other Americans on their cross-country journey. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Cameron keeps upping the ante, until one becomes convinced the T-1000 is well-nigh invincible. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining has upped its tech-forward ante this year with a brand-new app. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 As retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target up the ante on delivery speed, fast shipping has never been more in demand. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
  • Additionally, the grant will provide flexible funding to cover upfront project repair costs.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Volvo Penta said the actual maintenance requirements and costs would depend on how the machine is used.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Experts say even lower prices could be a thing in the coming weeks, even though other things are up.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The vote came as Republicans grapple with the fallout from sweeping midterm losses that some in the party have blamed on the war in Iran and the resulting surge in gas prices.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Those individuals experienced delays in getting to medical appointments, cancellation fees and other issues as a result, the suit said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Compare that to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), which grants primary cardholders and authorized users two free guests to Priority Pass lounges and Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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