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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Noun
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Year-round book sales ended in 2025 due to stocking costs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The money will help cover the costs of instructional design, videography and faculty hiring.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the former couple remained close in the years after their separation, their relationship allegedly became strained when Simon stopped paying for their children’s school and medical fees following a change on his tax return.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tickets start at $175 and reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many remain concerned about how much extra tariffs ultimately will drive up prices on many items even more.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Antes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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