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.
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The system transmitted data at up to 1 gigabit per second, validating a key element of the Pentagon’s proliferated space network.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Before that seasonal transition, upgrade your space with the hush-hush Wayfair outlet, where furniture and decor are up to 73 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tracey is simply up to here with Cherry’s mess.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
During the holiday weekend, fan-favorite pieces like The Carry-on Roller, The Convertible Mini Weekender, and The Commuter Duffel are up to 50 percent off.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Before that seasonal transition, upgrade your space with the hush-hush Wayfair outlet, where furniture and decor are up to 73 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tracey is simply up to here with Cherry’s mess.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
During the holiday weekend, fan-favorite pieces like The Carry-on Roller, The Convertible Mini Weekender, and The Commuter Duffel are up to 50 percent off.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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