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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The species also has eight eyes, the maximum number typically found in scorpions.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.
—Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Bell sentenced Thomas to 15 months in prison, which was one month less than the maximum guideline range.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The species also has eight eyes, the maximum number typically found in scorpions.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
This clarification rolls back outdated language that many clinicians and insurers took to mean that 16 milligrams was the maximum for treating opioid use disorder.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.
—Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Seasons and the Earth's tilt On the equinox, the sun rises almost due east and sets nearly due west for most of the world, except for the North and South poles.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Oracle's ability to deliver data center assets to OpenAI, its main customer, is of utmost importance to investors.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And fans of red light lamps will be especially stoked—with a max of 70 lumens and a beam up to 43 feet, the Renegade’s red light works as a true substitute, preserving night vision and taking care not to disturb wildlife (or your camping buddies).—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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The deal is for three years and reportedly worth $33 million with a max of $36 million.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His administration is in conversations with several people close to Cuba’s ultimate authority, Raúl Castro, the Miami Herald has previously reported.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Humor can be the ultimate tool for social activism.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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