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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Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their vision and hard work paid off in thousands of smiles and repeat visitors who now feel more like family.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The marketing campaign paid off, exceeding by 4,000 the goal of 10,000 pre-ordrs and landing the book on the New York Times best sellers list.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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