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 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.
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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
Multiple factors may impact when an option should be rolled that cannot be known ex ante.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
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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
Multiple factors may impact when an option should be rolled that cannot be known ex ante.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
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Syria, Saudi Arabia sign investment deals DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a low-cost joint airline and an international airport in northern Syria.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Analysts there predict a price war that could drive the cost of some weight-loss drugs down by as much as 90 percent in India – and possibly in other countries too.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its share price has risen more than fourfold since its listing, propelling its market capitalization to almost $200 billion — more than the value investors put on the entirety of GE before then-CEO Larry Culp announced his plan to split it up in November 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The municipality also cannot impose any conditions, fees or discretionary requirements on the affordable housing projects.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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Users can access Peloton content through the app without the equipment for a lower monthly fee.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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