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
David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Bouchard found Bader guilty and fined him $100 for each littering charge, short of the $150 max for a minor misdemeanor in Ohio, along with court costs that should add up to roughly $700 total.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Noun
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All five of the people involved were charged with crimes, but prosecutors pinned one person as mainly responsible: Kemper. Kemper, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for grand theft and was sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after five.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each charge carries a mandatory minimum of at least 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, federal officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Still, sustainability remains of utmost importance to companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For most people, that means first thing in the morning.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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