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 color and design of these goggles are enough to up my ante, though.
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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
To up its ante ever-so-slightly, layer in Rixo’s leopard-print coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
To up its ante ever-so-slightly, layer in Rixo’s leopard-print coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Even as the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China has lifted sentiment this week, some major U.S. companies are issuing warnings about rising costs and a murky macroeconomic outlook.—
Pia Singh,Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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There is no registration fee, and each entrant can only submit one pet, according to Colossal rules.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The ventures include real estate, a cryptocurrency and a private club slated to open in Washington with a $500,000 membership fee.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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