Definition of antenext

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Recent Examples of ante 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 Packing cubes of any stripe are a game changer for maximizing your outfit options and staying organized on a trip, but compression packing cubes really up the ante. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
  • Federal agents were still detaining undocumented immigrants across the state, and Latino residents — the state’s largest ethnic group at 41% — were suffering under the crushing cost of food, gas and housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • To mitigate these borrowing costs, numerous companies have begun pursuing cross market financing.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters' deep frustration with high prices, the war in Iran and concerns about government corruption.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Now, to make up for the tax loss, local governments will need to decide to either cut spending or potentially levy new fees and taxes.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ada County residents also were asked whether to keep an extra vehicle registration fee for cars and trucks that helps fund transit projects, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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