upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
They cost upwards of $250.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Local officials say tourism to the park has bolstered the surrounding area’s economy, estimating upwards of $12 is spent in Glen Rose and Somervell County for every $1 spent at Dinosaur Valley.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some inmates spend upwards of a week in Orange County facilities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Winds themselves will likely gust upwards of 40 mph for a time — with gusts as high as 50 mph in the city and 60 mph at the Jersey Shore.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Local officials say tourism to the park has bolstered the surrounding area’s economy, estimating upwards of $12 is spent in Glen Rose and Somervell County for every $1 spent at Dinosaur Valley.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some inmates spend upwards of a week in Orange County facilities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Winds themselves will likely gust upwards of 40 mph for a time — with gusts as high as 50 mph in the city and 60 mph at the Jersey Shore.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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