upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
They cost upwards of $250.
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Watches were already appearing online for upwards of $7,000 shortly after the launch, according to eBay listings.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
In a world where upwards of 10,000 movies are made per year and less than 1,000 land distribution, filmmakers now have to play a larger role than ever in their marketing and PR strategy.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Operation Metro Surge — which brought upwards of 3,000 federal agents to the Twin Cities — caused many public-facing businesses to close their doors, shorten hours or suffer a loss in customers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Parking passes for matches at the venue were available only to ticket holders, with some costing upwards of $200.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
In a world where upwards of 10,000 movies are made per year and less than 1,000 land distribution, filmmakers now have to play a larger role than ever in their marketing and PR strategy.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, Operation Metro Surge — which brought upwards of 3,000 federal agents to the Twin Cities — caused many public-facing businesses to close their doors, shorten hours or suffer a loss in customers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Parking passes for matches at the venue were available only to ticket holders, with some costing upwards of $200.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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