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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That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere in New York, Harry Styles was also among the musicians paying tribute to Parton on Wednesday.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying

Verb

In response, Raman said her committee focused on data to make sure the city’s investment in fighting homelessness is paying off.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, Brigham focused on paying off his various debts, including his personal loan, student loans, car loans and credit card debt.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying off

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