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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In 2022, things came to a head when the company not only failed to pay its vendors but also ceased communication with their customers.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The buyers also agree to pay those growers a small premium that is passed down to their workers.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harvey’s perseverance ultimately paid off.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The city has in recent years unveiled various talent schemes and the effort to step up its allure appears to have paid off according to a recent survey.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Pony up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pony%20up. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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