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Definition of maxnext
as in most
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Recent Examples of max
Adjective
For example, veneer packages with 8 or 10 E-max or Zirconia veneers start from around £1,600 and take only 4–5 days. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Just two sprints a day, totaling under 40 seconds, can improve your VO₂ max — a key measure of cardiorespiratory fitness — within two months. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Class 1 of e-bikes are equipped with a motor that works when riders go to a max speed of 20 mph. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for max
Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
  • The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) and was moving northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mallard pleaded guilty to making false claims regarding IRS refunds, an offense that carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The safety of those who work and live in prison is of utmost importance.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That means most people are exposed to AI’s downsides — rising electricity costs, potential job disruption — without any claim on its upside.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • However, according to most opinion polls, the election is too close to call.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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