as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the max number of complaints received on any given day was 15
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Recent Examples of max
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Research confirms this: A 2021 study in the Journal of Sports and Conditioning Research found the hip thrust fired up the glute max more than the back squat and split squat.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
So the city will now have a four-unit max in some cases for property owners who want to build ADUs.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
If buyers initiate the velocity max feature, the vehicle can reach 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque, Cadillac said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Research confirms this: A 2021 study in the Journal of Sports and Conditioning Research found the hip thrust fired up the glute max more than the back squat and split squat.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for max
Noun
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The anticipated number of shifts is three with a maximum of eight employees per shift.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Currently, borrowers can receive economic hardship and unemployment deferments for up to three years and general forbearances for a maximum of 12 months at a time.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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My 16-year-old daughter loves her tank tops, especially on hot summer days when staying cool is of utmost importance.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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The standalone Capella Manor and two Colonial Manors were recently renovated and offer utmost privacy on the outskirts of the 30-acre resort.—
Christine Burroni,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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And while most spots are known to shut in August for summer holidays, this is slowly changing as more restaurants keep their doors open or host pop-ups with guest chefs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/max. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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