PONIED UP Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

ponied up

verb

past tense of pony up

as in paid

to give what is owed for despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house

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repudiated

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But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations!

— Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026
Colleges across the country have paid out nearly $3 million to settle three of those cases, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

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