maxes

Definition of maxesnext
plural of max
as in maxima
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Noun
  • Florida caps weekly unemployment payments at $275, among the lowest maximums in the country.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
  • Earnings thresholds required to qualify for the plan will increase, as will deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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