Synonyms of up to

up to

preposition

as in until

during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)

She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.

Related Words

• until
• till
• up till
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• of
• before
• ere
• fore
• afore

Dissimilar Words

• since
• next
• next to
• following
• after

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of up to

Stahl said the correspondents' decision to stay would be reversed if Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker with no broadcast news experience, did not live up to his promises. —Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026

However, unlike Qatar – where every stadium was within driving distance of each other – travel demands will be far greater as matches will be played across 16 cities up to 2,800 miles apart. —Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026

Hundreds could be without power for up to 10 hours after a major vehicle crash brought down power lines in Lewisville on Sunday. —S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 7 June 2026

The brand claims the cream can provide up to 72 hours of firm, smooth, and hydrated skin without feeling sticky. —Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 June 2026