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
There are, no doubt, a number of ways to voice your displeasure to a wider audience online, but that will neither restore the status quo ante nor get you an apology — which is presumably the goal.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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The cost is nearly nine hundred million dollars a day, the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The war continued to escalate on its 13th day as oil prices spiraled up again to $100 per barrel, and stocks sank worldwide over fears that the conflict could drag on longer than hoped.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But according to the California Energy Commission, only about 6% of the price of retail gasoline in the state is attributable to the cap-and-invest program, while nearly 37% comes from the cost of crude oil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The price was $725,000, with annual taxes of around $12,000 and a $198 monthly HOA fee.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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