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
  • The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.
    Mark Dee March 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The bill leaves some room to adjust the fees, with maximums of 5 cents per gallon of beer, hard cider, or apple wine; 7 cents per liter of wine; and 35 cents per liter of spirits.
    Denver Post, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Bradley finished with 15 points, and Anthony Dell'Orso matched a career-best with six 3-pointers and scored 26 points for the tournament's top seed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.
    , FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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