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Dictionary.com names “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com has named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year, recognizing a viral social media trend that has become part of online conversation. The announcement spotlights the slang term’s growing visibility across digital culture and everyday speech.
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