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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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The average sales price of a new electric car in the United States in January was $55,715, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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To participate in the run, residents sign up in advance and pay a fee to assist with transportation and organization of stops on the run.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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All the winning whiskeys were determined by blind tasting, according to the World Whiskies Awards, although brands do have to pay a fee to enter their bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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