Definition of uppermostnext

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Recent Examples of uppermost The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026 Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void. Bridget Borgobello may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026 At the uppermost end of the market, the numbers become even more striking. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026 Images from satellites in lunar orbit show that changes to the uppermost layer of the surface from a single landing can remain visible for decades. Parvathy Prem, The Conversation, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uppermost
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Adjective
  • Quietly near the top As of Tuesday, July 7, Hicks ranked among the National League’s top 20 in batting average, RBI and on-base percentage.
    Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Skeptics doubt the model scales to studio budgets, and some top creators are rejecting Hollywood deals entirely, choosing to release original work directly on YouTube.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Goalkeepers endure frequent upper limb trauma, like finger dislocations, from high-force ball impacts, necessitating robust glove protection.
    Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Rafael Devers hit two homers, the latter being a 463-foot shot that landed in the upper deck.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

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“Uppermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppermost. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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