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
Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The $2,000 annual out-of-pocket max for Part D plans is a component of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Biden signed into law in 2022.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
Theoretically, the Sixers also could have given him a max rather than his two-year, $16 million arrangement.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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Parking: $35 CAD per night, with unlimited access
Pet Policy: A one-time cleaning fee of $50 CAD per day – up to a max of $100 CAD for two pets.
—Laura Studarus, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Warriors went hard to try to trade for George last month — and offered to give him a four-year max extension — because George is a superior overall player and would’ve given the Warriors greater immediate value.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The $2,000 annual out-of-pocket max for Part D plans is a component of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Biden signed into law in 2022.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
Theoretically, the Sixers also could have given him a max rather than his two-year, $16 million arrangement.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Nearby Attractions: Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Cascade Gardens
Loyalty Program: ALL – Accor Live Limitless
Parking: $35 CAD per night, with unlimited access
Pet Policy: A one-time cleaning fee of $50 CAD per day – up to a max of $100 CAD for two pets.
—Laura Studarus, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Noun
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The player will receive this rent/mortgage relief for his old residence for a maximum of six months.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Dutchman, who is a three-times world champion himself, was never really in contention, despite throwing 13 maximum 180s, and wasn’t able to land the crucial double scores required to finish each round.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products.Essence, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Social dynamics are of utmost importance, especially for wearable devices, as these are worn on the user’s body and remain in plain sight.Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, air-raid sirens wailed at around 5:45 a.m. in Kyiv, the capital, as most of the country was put on alert for missile launches.Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Kings have leaned into playing smaller and faster, and since most of their best players fit that description, it’s kept their best players on the floor a lot more.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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