as in to pay
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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Recent Examples of pony up
Local restaurants across the country are reeling as some key costs skyrocket and consumers — who remain nervous about the economy’s future — cut back and become less willing to pony up for higher prices.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Broward County land use lawyer Jamie Cole is leading the effort and asking each jurisdiction to pony up $10,000 for the cause.
—Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Whereas the international box office used to pony up 60 percent to 70 percent of the bottom line for superhero titles, both Superman and Fantastic Four have earned more domestically than overseas.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
City officials argue that the Krafts must pony up more money to pay for the impacts of the stadium on noise, traffic and climate improvements.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Broward County land use lawyer Jamie Cole is leading the effort and asking each jurisdiction to pony up $10,000 for the cause.
—Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Whereas the international box office used to pony up 60 percent to 70 percent of the bottom line for superhero titles, both Superman and Fantastic Four have earned more domestically than overseas.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
City officials argue that the Krafts must pony up more money to pay for the impacts of the stadium on noise, traffic and climate improvements.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pony up
Verb
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Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Two seasons ago, Detroit opted to throw him to the wolves, and his reputation started to pay the price.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Aware of the intense competition to get into medical school, Sasvin, the first in her family to go to college, made sure to keep her grades high — and her efforts paid off.—
Nicole Gregory,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The grants will only pay off if Oracle’s stock price rises.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sarah and Chris Cooper, innkeepers of the Margin Street Inn, explained the balance of life in a town where global celebrity meets generations of tradition.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hop on a train ride, meet cute animals at a petting zoo, play games and create crafts.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Pony up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pony%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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