ANTEING (UP) Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

anteing (up)

verb

present participle of ante (up)

as in paying

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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repudiating

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Historically, Miami-Dade voters haven’t been willing to endorse paying commissioners more.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Ross said many graduates also face the cost of paying for their degrees on top of their housing costs, which add up over time.

— Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

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