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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Figure is available in more states than Aven and borrowers can draw up to $750,000, compared to Aven’s $400,000 max.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
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
The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being almost effortless and 10 being max effort, a zone 2 workout should feel like a level 3 or 4, Kennedy says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Figure is available in more states than Aven and borrowers can draw up to $750,000, compared to Aven’s $400,000 max.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Adjective
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Prosecutors at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague — which formally is part of Kosovo's judicial system although seated abroad — have asked for a maximum 45-year prison sentence for Thaci and the other defendants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague — which formally is part of Kosovo’s judicial system although seated abroad — have asked for a maximum 45-year prison sentence for Thaci and the other defendants.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That puts the founder on the opposite side of Newsom in a midterm election cycle the governor has cast in terms of the utmost urgency.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the utmost luxury, opt for the beachfront bungalows steps away from the water or one of the residences, with up to four bedrooms for a group getaway.—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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An undefeated filly won the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes on Saturday, just not the one that most bettors expected.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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