as in costs
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante
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Recent Examples of antes
Le dediqué mi espectáculo antes de comenzar.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antes
Noun
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Lillibridge says his costs have already increased 25% since last year.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Construction costs are now estimated at $350 million, with completion expected for the 2028 season.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Any class member that wants to object to the settlement or request for attorneys’ fees must do so no later than 21 days prior to the settlement hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tickets for the Sunset Concerts re $75 general, $125 VIP and $25 plus fees for East Palo Alto residents with ID on entry.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Property-tax breaks, discounted prices on land, cheap leases, municipal bonds, free utilities—local governments will offer all these things and more to get teams to come or to stay.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.—
Kurt Wagner,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge has final say over how much damages are awarded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Antes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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