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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
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
This will become increasingly more challenging, with a maximum eight bites of the cherry in the round of 16 and four for the quarter-finals.
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
From that pool of nominees, the committee can select a maximum of four male players, two female players, two builders, or one builder and one referee or linesman.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
Savoy faced a maximum sentence of five years in prison, according to the Denver IRS office.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
This will become increasingly more challenging, with a maximum eight bites of the cherry in the round of 16 and four for the quarter-finals.
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Noun
The village is recommending up to a $340,000 incentive to be paid over a maximum of 10 years.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
From that pool of nominees, the committee can select a maximum of four male players, two female players, two builders, or one builder and one referee or linesman.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.
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People may not always agree with them, but most accept and follow them.
Adjective
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.
Noun
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But what about 2027-28 and beyond, when Antetokounmpo might be playing on a new max extension worth $275 million over four years.
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There is a max of four tickets per person.
Adjective
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The ultimate low-maintenance pet For those looking for a truly low maintenance pet, fill a tank with fish.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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