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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
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The hurricane is moving north-northeast at 21 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the past season, the WNBA’s salary cap was set at $1,507,100, with a maximum of $249,244 and minimum of $66,079.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Social Security maximum taxable earnings will be $184,500 in 2026, up from $176,100 in 2025.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The hurricane is moving north-northeast at 21 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Bottom Line Zone 2 cardio refers to moderate-intensity workouts like brisk walking or cycling that raise your heart rate to about 60% to 70% of your maximum.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the past season, the WNBA’s salary cap was set at $1,507,100, with a maximum of $249,244 and minimum of $66,079.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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His girlfriend had taken a 38 rifle to the back of his head and plastered most of its contents onto the kitchen wall.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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You’ll be covered for up to $10,000 per traveler, with a $20,000 max per trip (up to $40,000 per year).—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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At its max, the Dallas site can hold 103 people.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d'Argento, published in English by Phaidon as The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, markets will be closely watching the details of the ultimate agreement, after nearly a year of head-spinning changes to trade and tariff policies between the US and China.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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