How to Use upwards of in a Sentence

upwards of

adverb
Definition of upwards ofnext
  • There are upwards of 1,000 places to taste wine in the Bay Area — and counting.
    — Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Now, a piece from his beloved lake scene is on sale for upwards of $8,900.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
  • At the end of the year, once the layoffs had commenced, upwards of 3,300 staffers a month were on such a plan.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The group now helps upwards of 50 people each week and spends twice as much.
    — Allison McCann, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2022
  • In fact, cilantro can last for upwards of a week in a fridge's crisper drawer and be just fine.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Those will play in far more theaters, and even upwards of 3,000.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
  • He was believed to have a net worth of upwards of $30 billion at his peak.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Expect seven-foot (and taller) trees to take upwards of an hour.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • It’s expected to provide upwards of 800 MW to the grid.
    — Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Projects can take her upwards of a month to complete, sometimes longer.
    — Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2022
  • In the end, the McDermitt caldera area has clays that are upwards of 5 to 12 weight percent lithium!
    — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind: Some beds may cost upwards of $3,000, depending on their size and type.
    — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • These meals will store for upwards of five years in cool conditions.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
  • At one point, the line for the coffee bar was longer than any other bar in the area with upwards of 20 guests craving for a hot one.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Asia is now again the center of the world, upwards of 50% of global GDP going forward.
    — Time, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Traveling to Penn State by plane would take upwards of six hours.
    — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022
  • Nursing tanks can range in price from under $30 to upwards of $70, depending on the fit and purpose of the shirt.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Though small in stature, these hefty creatures can grow upwards of three feet long and weigh up to 85 pounds—like a medium-sized dog.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
  • Multnomah County saw upwards of 100 die due to the heat.
    — oregonlive, 27 June 2022
  • Our top toilets were able to handle more than 12 golf balls in a single flush (some upwards of 20!).
    — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • There are also surcharges, which can be upwards of 50%.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The process of waxing a boat can take upwards of a half-day depending on the type of wax, so finding a wax that will last is worth it.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Reports say the soccer star’s deal was worth upwards of $150 million.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 19 July 2023
  • In year one, this could be upwards of 50% of your startup expenses.
    — Douglas Karr, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
  • For example, a pack of dinner rolls can cost upwards of $3.
    — Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Bowhead Whale The life expectancy of a bowhead whale is upwards of 200 years.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The nine-bedroom mansion is now worth upwards of $29 million.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In the pouring rain, upwards of 100 people marched outside of Warner Bros.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2023
  • That stone is expected to sell for upwards of $30 million.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Some greenhouse kits can take upwards of eight hours to assemble.
    — Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023

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