maxes

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
  • For most sports, the highest possible margin is three while higher-scoring sports like football, basketball and lacrosse have higher maximums.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In surveys, more than half of companies expect to raise deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, or otherwise redesign plans to temper the trend.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But according to a new analysis by Climate Central, climate change is threatening the optimal conditions that help elite runners break world records and amateurs achieve their personal bests.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Wilsons enjoyed their first Easter as a family of six, with everyone donning their Sunday best.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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