as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15
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Recent Examples of max
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The water that filled the tunnel was a max of 3 feet deep, according to the administrator.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
In 2025, the standard catch-up contribution will stay the same, with a max of $7,500, according to the IRS.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
On top of that, just for basketball reasons, those giant maxes are reserved for the Jayson Tatums and Giannis Antetokounmpos of the world.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The company promises that each meal takes less than 30 minutes of prep time with a max of six steps to follow.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The water that filled the tunnel was a max of 3 feet deep, according to the administrator.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
In 2025, the standard catch-up contribution will stay the same, with a max of $7,500, according to the IRS.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
On top of that, just for basketball reasons, those giant maxes are reserved for the Jayson Tatums and Giannis Antetokounmpos of the world.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Noun
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That language created a very costly penalty, and forced countries to allow their maximum to be at least 5% of net turnover, but gave them the option to go even higher.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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If approved, able-bodied AHCCCS recipients would have to work or attend school at least 20 hours per week and could receive health coverage for a maximum of five years.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the interest of utmost safety, all 911 Cabriolet models feature an automatic rollover protection system that works with or without the top raised.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Get the accompanying travel case for the utmost ease.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lastly, most clinics in Turkey provide VIP packages covering consultation and pre-op tests, the hair transplant procedure, hotel accommodation (usually 4–5 stars), transportation (airport to hotel and clinic), and post-operative care and follow-ups.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hawk-Eye systems are already implemented at most professional tennis tournaments and have even led to the removal of human line judges in three of the sport’s four biggest tournaments.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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