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
As Israel warned that Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel would trigger Israeli strikes in Beirut, Iran upped the ante once again, threatening to strike Israel in retaliation.
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Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Homan upped the ante just days before the first World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
9 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
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Homan upped the ante just days before the first World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
9 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
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
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Disney hotel staff more than made up for the error by relocating us to the Commodore Suite at the Disney Yacht Club, a $2,000-a-night accommodation with club-level benefits and concierge service, at no additional cost.
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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At least 16 colleges charge more than $100,000 in tuition, fees, room and board to students who pay full fare, according to a June report from CNBC.
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But maintenance will be critical to avoid paying an early withdrawal fee, which can easily negate most or all of the interest earned to that point.
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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