anteing (up)

Definition of anteing (up)next
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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  • Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • Under this framework, companies connecting significant new demand to the grid are responsible for paying the costs associated with serving their projects, including 100% of any new power generation required to serve their needs.
    Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
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  • In any relationship, couples make a lot of decisions about finances, from whether to create joint accounts or keep them separate to how to approach paying off debt.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
  • Many of my younger buyers are also saving for a wedding or paying off student loans, so they may be inclined to take advantage of a low down payment.
    Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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“Anteing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteing%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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