maxes

Definition of maxesnext
plural of max
as in maxima
the greatest amount, number, or part at the max there will be 25 people at the party

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Noun
  • Florida caps weekly unemployment payments at $275, among the lowest maximums in the country.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
  • Earnings thresholds required to qualify for the plan will increase, as will deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli don their red-carpet-best at the FOX Upfront Red Carpet on May 11 in New York City.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
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“Maxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maxes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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