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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In a 13-0 vote, the council instructed the Office of Finance with assistance from top city analysts to report on the feasibility of raising the program’s threshold, as well as potential fiscal impacts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
In his mind, Spurs’ determination to operate with one of the top flight’s strictest wage structures would quickly catch up with them in a hyper-competitive league, where more clubs could dream of European football.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some snow might melt this week with temps climbing into the upper 30s and low 40s, but unfortunately, even more snow could be on the way.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Southerly air flow off the Gulf Coast will continue Wednesday, which will keep temperatures slightly milder with daybreak temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Upmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upmost. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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