maxes

noun

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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Recent Examples of maxes If Wembanyama wants to stay together with Castle and Harper, all three of them realistically can't take 30% maxes. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maxes
  1. maxima
  2. best
Noun
  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to release more key information in mid-to-late September on how the subsidy expiration will affect premiums, out-of-pocket maximums and cost-sharing.
    — Michelle Marchante September 15, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New borrowers face new annual and lifetime maximums, lower loan amounts for part-time enrollment, and potentially new limits universities impose on specific programs, writes Emily Green.
    — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of maxima
Noun
  • But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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