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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
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The bill would double the maximum fine to 99 million Australian dollars ($68 million) for platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Daniel Chang,
Washington Post,
28 June 2026
There are still 14 races to go this season, with victory awarding a maximum of 25 points for the winner.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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Adjective
Some models are estimating that the storm could reach maximum winds between 175 and 184 miles per hour.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The bill would double the maximum fine to 99 million Australian dollars ($68 million) for platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Noun
Each year, Amgen, which makes the drug, Enbrel, sent the coupon card worth thousands of dollars, and that counted toward Gruber’s health insurance deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
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Daniel Chang,
Washington Post,
28 June 2026
There are still 14 races to go this season, with victory awarding a maximum of 25 points for the winner.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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The first person most people meet at Georgia Works is Adolphus Chandler.
Adjective
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How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.
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According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.
Noun
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But what about 2027-28 and beyond, when Antetokounmpo might be playing on a new max extension worth $275 million over four years.
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There is a max of four tickets per person.
Adjective
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Explore the deals below and get ready to host the ultimate holiday gathering.
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The team, hailing from the archipelago off the coast of West Africa, has grown to represent the ultimate underdog.
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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