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
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Khin Khin, resident of Myanmar’s biggest city Yangon and mother of two sons, said her daily costs have doubled from a year ago.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For the major ensemble pictures, like Wes Anderson’s frequent collaborators or splashy action films by the likes of Cruise the costs get to be truly eye-popping.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That’s important, because landing fees and terminal charges are a high cost for airlines, particularly at big, busy airports.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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If your patio could use a major upgrade, but your budget doesn’t include contractor fees, the Domi Wall-Mounted Sunroom is an easy way to add extra living space, sunshine, and a little everyday luxury to your backyard.—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to below forty per cent, the Iran war grinds on, and gas prices have been rising, as has inflation.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Average prices in California remain above $6 per gallon.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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“Antes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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