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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Can Atlanta’s defense, which ranks among the top half of teams in both sacks and quarterback rating, similarly harass Jones?—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025 -
To keep each of your loads in top shape, the laundry pro recommends proper sorting (keeping whites and lights in one pile and darks and colors in another) to avoid dye transfer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Banner, who currently works for the 33rd team, which is a football-centric media outlet, worked with McDaniel in Cleveland in 2014, and believes McDaniel belongs in the upper echelon of today’s offensive minds.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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