1
: the interior or central part or point : middle
in the midst of the forest
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group
a traitor in our midst
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset
in the midst of his troubles
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition
in the midst of a meal
midst
preposition
Examples of midst in a Sentence
The river passes through the midst of the city.
a bustling city in the midst of the desert
We are in the midst of a terrible war.
They were in the midst of remodeling their house.
The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought.
We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles.
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Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of impulsive purchases and behaviors, people in the midst of a midlife crisis are really just struggling with kitchen table issues, including tending to their physical and mental health and supporting extended family.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The game was played in the midst of the Cold War with sky-high global tensions, and the directors want everyone to remember that.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Now that the Clippers are in the midst of a 16-3 run, the NBA executives and scouts said the Clippers are not looking to move Zubac, Kawhi Leonard or James Harden.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for midst
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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midst. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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