anted (up)

Definition of anted (up)next
past tense of ante (up)
as in paid
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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  • That immediately paid dividends when Jones hit a double down the left field line.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Property owners are given about three months’ notice and paid compensation at rates set by the municipality.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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  • Eventually, his persistence paid off.
    Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Betting on artists has clearly paid off — for DeviantArt and its users alike.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Anted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anted%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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