How to Use up to in a Sentence

up to

preposition
Definition of up tonext
Synonyms for up tonext
  • The mixed-use zone allows for up to 73 dwelling units per acre.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
  • But when the band walked up to the podium, Taylor was nowhere in sight.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Some voters braved the night chill for up to eight hours to cast their vote.
    — Tomek Rolski, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The hype of the game lived up to Salter’s expectations.
    — Logan Stanley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The Saucony Guide 17 is a maximum cushion shoe that lives up to the hype.
    — Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
  • There are 5- or 7-pound options available, all the way up to 30 pounds.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 July 2023
  • Anyone caught smoking in a smoke-free area can be slapped with a fine of up to $50.
    — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The shirt buttons all the way up to the neck and has two button-closing chest pockets.
    — Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
  • But the video of Trump sucking up to the 1 percent barely caused a ripple.
    — Jason Zengerle, New York Times, 26 May 2024
  • Customers lined up in the parking lot, some waiting up to an hour to buy.
    — Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
  • The skirt of the dress rode all the way up to the top of her thighs, and featured a plunging v-neckline and a cut out over her torso.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 6 Aug. 2023
  • That’s probably the point, but Fennell has set us up to want much more.
    — Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The tent has adjustable legs with wheels and up to 6.2 feet of clearance when set on the maximum height.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2023
  • In Japan, you can be jailed for up to seven years for possessing cannabis.
    — Time, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The invasive species can have up to a 4-inch leg span and possess venom in their fangs.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
  • They can be booked for up to 10 players, starting at $39 per person.
    — Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Shop cashmere scarves, turtlenecks, and more while saving up to 70% off.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The region, which is west of the Dnieper River, had largely escaped unscathed up to now.
    — Matthew Mpoke Bigg, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The laptop features an up to 18-hour battery life and Apple's M1 chip.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Everyone in our newsroom must agree to live up to this code of conduct.
    — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023
  • Toast the baguette slices up to one day ahead; cool, wrap airtight, and store at room temperature.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • Webcam footage showed floodwater up to the roofs of some homes.
    — Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The highest storm surge will be in North Carolina where water could rise up to 5 feet.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The woman claims Martz eventually ordered her up to the cockpit to sit on Lee’s lap to get the best view.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The core cast of the film remained close with Winick up to his death in 2011, following a years-long battle with brain cancer.
    — Keaton Bell, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Today: getting your brain up to speed on your money plans.
    — Oyin Adedoyin, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Many models melt up to 2 inches of snow per hour, and are designed to be left out for the entire winter.
    — Carley Thornell, The Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Roll the balls, and flash freeze on baking sheets until firm, then transfer to freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze for up to three months.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Pottery Barn is slashing prices by up to 50% for its set of holiday deals.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Continue on with one of Hulu’s streaming plans or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 18 Aug. 2024

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