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
Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
While in the infrared sauna, my heart rate increases to a max of 110–115 bpm, which is the equivalent of a brisk walk for me—not an intense workout.
—Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
With a max load that Silverado can do over 200 miles on a charge, the Ford and Tesla struggle to go 100 miles but still take a lot of time to charge.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The cane toad is native to Central and South America, and grows to a max of 9 inches in size.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Dogs under 30 pounds are allowed for $100 per night, with a max of two dogs per room.
—Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
While in the infrared sauna, my heart rate increases to a max of 110–115 bpm, which is the equivalent of a brisk walk for me—not an intense workout.
—Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
With a max load that Silverado can do over 200 miles on a charge, the Ford and Tesla struggle to go 100 miles but still take a lot of time to charge.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The cane toad is native to Central and South America, and grows to a max of 9 inches in size.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Noun
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Despite the rising frequency of double hurricanes, the insurance add-on allows for a maximum of one hurricane payout and one, lower, tropical storm payout per policy per season.—
Rose Schnabel,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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An Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System investment panel of trustees on Thursday authorized the investment of a minimum of $25 million and up to a maximum of $50 million of system funds in... Subscribe to continue reading, or log in.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Each one followed, placing his hand on the Gospel and promising in Latin to maintain utmost secrecy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Carbon fiber poles save weight and deliver better strength-per-ounce than aluminum, according to Durston, and wider tube diameters at critical structural areas ensure the utmost stormproof performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Like most of Musk’s companies, xAI doesn’t typically respond to reporters’ requests for comment and had remained silent on the matter until its post late Thursday.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The company continues to offer Google One subscription tiers for file storage, but without most AI features, at lower prices.—
Kenrick Cai,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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