antes (up)

present tense third-person singular of ante (up)
as in pays
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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  • The pop-up pays tribute to the mystique of old Salem and the witches who inspire Cavelier's craft, according to a post on the bar's Instagram page.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Souvenir Old Skool sold out almost instantly, proving that when streetwear and luxury meet in the middle, the world pays attention.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Dodgers’ lineup construction pays off As last October neared, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rearranged his lineup.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Quick fixes rarely work—but a patient, consistent approach pays off.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • So, when the Tata Trusts board meets later Friday for the first time since reports of an internal power struggle first surfaced, many investors — and the government — will hope that the boardroom battle gets resolved.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Antes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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