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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
If convicted on all counts, Gann faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, the US Attorney’s office said in a news release.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Each faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
If the measure is approved by city commissioners, police officers could receive a maximum of $250 in bonuses per shift for stops in Worthington Hills, a 0.3-square-mile city of about 1,500 residents off Westport Road that does not have its own police department.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
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Noun
If found guilty, Mora Nunez faces up to 15 years in prison, and Aybar-Berroa faces a maximum of seven years.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
If convicted on all counts, Gann faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, the US Attorney’s office said in a news release.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Each faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
If the measure is approved by city commissioners, police officers could receive a maximum of $250 in bonuses per shift for stops in Worthington Hills, a 0.3-square-mile city of about 1,500 residents off Westport Road that does not have its own police department.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
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
Adjective
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And with just 12 villas, Jenner (or you) can have the utmost in privacy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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For fashion and beauty, capturing value will be of the utmost importance for consumers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Bouchard found Bader guilty and fined him $100 for each littering charge, short of the $150 max for a minor misdemeanor in Ohio, along with court costs that should add up to roughly $700 total.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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In addition to freeing the motors and battery from all restraint, Velocity Max delivers launch control for ultimate straight-line performance.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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From nostalgic throwbacks to fresh debuts, the 2025 Indiana State Fair’s free concert series is your ultimate summer playlist - live.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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