max out
verb
maxed out; maxing out; maxes out
: to reach an upper limit or a peak
the car maxed out at 85 mph
: to push to a limit or an extreme
also
: to use up all available credit on
maxed out the credit cards
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This is why financial advisors often recommend the higher earner wait to file until their benefit maxes out at age 70.
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Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Usually the best course is to wait until your benefit maxes out at age 70, but other factors, including health and potential spousal benefits, should also be factored in.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Nano-Influencers: With an audience that tends to max out at 100,000 followers, micro- and nano-influencers possess unique authority within their focus communities.
—Ray Lansigan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
At the same time, alternative leagues such as Unrivaled are paying stars wages on par with their current WNBA salaries, which max out at under $250,000.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025
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Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Usually the best course is to wait until your benefit maxes out at age 70, but other factors, including health and potential spousal benefits, should also be factored in.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Nano-Influencers: With an audience that tends to max out at 100,000 followers, micro- and nano-influencers possess unique authority within their focus communities.
—Ray Lansigan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
At the same time, alternative leagues such as Unrivaled are paying stars wages on par with their current WNBA salaries, which max out at under $250,000.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025
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“Max out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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