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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Roth IRAs clock in slightly above Trump accounts, with a $7,000 annual maximum for those under age 50.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
With his conviction on the prostitution counts, Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The narcotics counts, meanwhile, each call for a minimum 10-year prison term and a maximum of life.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Roth IRAs clock in slightly above Trump accounts, with a $7,000 annual maximum for those under age 50.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Combs, however is facing a maximum of 20 years if he’s ordered to serve his sentences consecutively.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
With his conviction on the prostitution counts, Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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In most of his tenure with the Jets, Hall has been the No. 1 running back.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The crater formed in a large basalt plateau, unlike most other craters located in sediments or metamorphic rocks.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The strategy is critically needed, and is of utmost urgency in Central Florida, which saw 439 fatal childhood drownings over the past 15 years (2009-2024) — the most recorded in any of the state’s six regions, according to Florida DCF.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Just like with physical health, these results are treated with the utmost transparency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Bouchard found Bader guilty and fined him $100 for each littering charge, short of the $150 max for a minor misdemeanor in Ohio, along with court costs that should add up to roughly $700 total.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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For as much discussion as there has been about lowering interest rates, the bond market will be the ultimate determinate of whether rates can be cut or not.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Fenty Beauty founder was also hard to miss at the Dior Menswear show during Paris Fashion Week at the end of June, asserting herself as an ultimate cool girl with effortless style.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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