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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Not only are there more max contracts out there than there were a half decade ago, but there are also fewer max-level performers.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Nishant Pant, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Upcharges for nondairy milk are gone, the menu is more streamlined, and a forthcoming protein cold foam will soon let customers gains-max their beverages.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
McDaniels' favorite pass was a max-protect play-action throw with only two receivers downfield.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Not only are there more max contracts out there than there were a half decade ago, but there are also fewer max-level performers.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Running 50 contracts risks $2,500 for a $2,500 max gain.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Upcharges for nondairy milk are gone, the menu is more streamlined, and a forthcoming protein cold foam will soon let customers gains-max their beverages.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
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Planting now gives shrubs and trees maximum time to get ready for next summer.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the name implies, the new options menu will give players the opportunity to blaze through the game with infinite health, magic, and money, quicker leveling, maximum damage attacks, and more.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With their pastel-pretty facades and flower box gardens that residents tend to with utmost care, the colorful alleys of Villefranche-sur-Mer are made for impromptu Instagram shoots.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our utmost concern.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy with the NHL’s most points last season, and the Canadiens, Oilers, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs also made playoff appearances.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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