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ante

[an-tee] / ˈæn ti /
NOUN
wager
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In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Every day, there could be new ads upping the ante until one of them leaves the Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But Outlive repeatedly ups the ante, taking surveillance and lifestyle interventions to the extreme.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

The game looked to be England's for the taking when Albert removed Australia's eighth wicket with the score on 207 only for Peake to up the ante.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The ante had been upped, and I had to be ready.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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