ante (up)

as in to pay
to give what is owed for if we can't ante up at least half of the overdue rent, we are going to be evicted

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Verb
  • And the companies that pay attention will reap the benefits.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Finances also play a major factor, whether that’s paying for fertility treatments, reproductive procedures like IUI, surrogacy, or dealing with insurance—not to mention legal fees.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 26 June 2025
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  • But Home Depot’s deliberate and thoughtful approach to M&A has largely paid off over the long term, and should serve as a model to big companies in how to do successful dealmaking.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • In the long run, this pays off with repeat business and reputation.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Deeper collaboration between military planners, drone manufacturers and battery developers to ensure new technologies meet operational needs.
    Siyu Huang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • When looking to book the best hotels in Lisbon, you’re met with a myriad of enticing—albeit unconventional—options.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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“Ante (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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