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Dictionary.com's 2026 word of the year: Why was ‘Maxxing’ chosen for the coveted crown? Meaning, usage, history and more

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Dictionary.com named maxxing its 2026 Word of the Year, citing a sharp rise in usage and its spread across topics from sleep and fitness to AI and politics.

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