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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anted (up)
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Busta also paid tribute to the late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died in June at 52 years old after first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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History, and Ruzzin's literary career, reflect that his gamble paid off.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox seemingly went all in to sign free agent infielder Alex Bregman during last offseason, and it's paid off in a huge way.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Anted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anted%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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