max out
verb
maxed out; maxing out; maxes out
: to reach an upper limit or a peak
the car maxed out at 85 mph
: to push to a limit or an extreme
also
: to use up all available credit on
maxed out the credit cards
Examples of max out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Harden is going to be ready to max out his effort to ensure that his team has another flight in them.
—
Law Murray, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Drawing a circle of 450 miles from every Supercharger in the USA will cover much of the United States (though in fairness, Superchargers will not be able to max out the Gravity’s 400-kilowatt charge capability, which can add 200 miles of range in just over 10 minutes on a more potent charger).
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Best Way to Keep Radishes Fresher Longer in the Fridge
Storing radishes in a zip-top bag or mason jar are both wise moves to max out their fresh shelf life.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
More disappointing is that video quality, even in the premium tier, maxes out at 720p.
—PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for max out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Law Murray, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Drawing a circle of 450 miles from every Supercharger in the USA will cover much of the United States (though in fairness, Superchargers will not be able to max out the Gravity’s 400-kilowatt charge capability, which can add 200 miles of range in just over 10 minutes on a more potent charger).
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Best Way to Keep Radishes Fresher Longer in the Fridge
Storing radishes in a zip-top bag or mason jar are both wise moves to max out their fresh shelf life.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
More disappointing is that video quality, even in the premium tier, maxes out at 720p.
—PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for max out
Cite this Entry
“Max out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max%20out. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share