upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
they cost upwards of $25
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For most independent bands, making the kind of living that supports families and outside interests would entail upwards of 100 shows a year.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
For those who score tickets, which can range anywhere from $60 for preliminary games to upwards of $7,000 for the final matches, the next order of business will be figuring out the best strategy for travel.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 25 Sep. 2025
Leads can earn upwards of $1,000 a day.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Trucks, RVs and diesel engines may need upwards of 2,000 amps.
—Christopher Murray
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
For those who score tickets, which can range anywhere from $60 for preliminary games to upwards of $7,000 for the final matches, the next order of business will be figuring out the best strategy for travel.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 25 Sep. 2025
Leads can earn upwards of $1,000 a day.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Trucks, RVs and diesel engines may need upwards of 2,000 amps.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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