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Dictionary.com named 'maxxing' its 2026 Word of the Year; the term means "maximizing" or "increasing."
Published Oct 27, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
The word of the year, per Dictionary.com, is maxxing.
For the uninitiated, the word means “maximizing” or “increasing,” and it is the top word choice of 2026.
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