as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
the upmost floor of the building
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Adjective
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Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect who plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ ice hockey team, is facing an assault charge after an altercation Saturday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The project will sink the interstate below ground level between Airport Boulevard and Lady Bird Lake, add two carpool lanes in each direction, scrap the upper decks north of downtown, widen bridges and add bike and pedestrian infrastructure.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday afternoon will be comfortably cool with highs in the upper 60s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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