up to
preposition
1
—used as a function word to indicate extension as far as a specified place
sank up to his knees in the mud
2
—used as a function word to indicate a limit or boundary
up to 50,000 copies a month
worked up to the last minute
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 65 mph.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The 15 mph winds to straightaway center, with gusts up to 34 mph, might have helped, but still, Story crushed his first three-run homer of the game 427 feet to center with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The stylish cables provide data transfer at USB 2.0 rates and fast charging at up to 60 watts for the USB-C version, or 15 watts for the USB-A to USB-C cable.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
And the deals don’t stop there — Patagonia has also discounted some popular camping gear finds, including Patagonia’s Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bags, which are mega comfy, keeping customers warm in the Colorado Rockies and Alaska; grab one for up to $170 off.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The 15 mph winds to straightaway center, with gusts up to 34 mph, might have helped, but still, Story crushed his first three-run homer of the game 427 feet to center with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The stylish cables provide data transfer at USB 2.0 rates and fast charging at up to 60 watts for the USB-C version, or 15 watts for the USB-A to USB-C cable.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
And the deals don’t stop there — Patagonia has also discounted some popular camping gear finds, including Patagonia’s Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bags, which are mega comfy, keeping customers warm in the Colorado Rockies and Alaska; grab one for up to $170 off.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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