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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
Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, the length will, in part, determine the necessary impedance, or maximum ohm load and resistance of a speaker cable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to child abandonment or endangerment and could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison if convicted.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
For context, under current CBA terms, the league’s maximum annual salary is currently about $250,000.
—Noun
Should the additions to the code be approved, such rentals will be limited to housing a maximum of two guests per bedroom, with a cap of 16 guests.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
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But Malinin reached this precipice thanks largely to the part of him that most resembles legendary athletes.—
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Season 1 and 2 contestant Kate Chastain told Vanity Fair in January 2023 that the production even employed security guards to ensure utmost secrecy.—
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
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As for grunt, the new biz jet gets its juice from a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, allowing the aircraft to dart to a max speed of 441 knots.—
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Meanwhile, Rossi’s max skating speed this season ranks below the 50th percentile of NHL forwards.—
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Simply add a pair of tennis shoes for ultimate comfort.—
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Bob Dylan, Strummer’s ultimate hero, loved this lineup of the band.—
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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