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
  • Rising premiums, steeper deductibles and higher out-of-pocket maximums have put more pressure on household budgets, making year-end planning important, experts say.
    Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Over the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, an additional inch of rain is possible, bringing storm total maximums up to 10 inches in the Bahamas.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Two editors selected it as the overall best.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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