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 actress rocked a romantic look from McQueen's Fall 2025 collection, upping the ante with a dramatic train.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Trump, recognizing that America has suffered a historic defeat, has abandoned his demands for unconditional surrender, and is trying to buy his way out with a memorandum of understanding that reportedly promises Tehran billions of dollars to restore the status quo ante.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Newer varieties, such as ‘Chartreuse on the Loose’ (shown here) up the ante with striking foliage that makes the flowers pop on compact plants.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
But after seeing the plans that Silvera and his team cooked up, Marvel’s Brad Winderbaum, executive producer Sana Amanat and showrunner Dario Scardapane upped the ante by asking him to turn it into a oner.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Trump, recognizing that America has suffered a historic defeat, has abandoned his demands for unconditional surrender, and is trying to buy his way out with a memorandum of understanding that reportedly promises Tehran billions of dollars to restore the status quo ante.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Newer varieties, such as ‘Chartreuse on the Loose’ (shown here) up the ante with striking foliage that makes the flowers pop on compact plants.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
But after seeing the plans that Silvera and his team cooked up, Marvel’s Brad Winderbaum, executive producer Sana Amanat and showrunner Dario Scardapane upped the ante by asking him to turn it into a oner.
—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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