among

preposition

ə-ˈməŋ How to pronounce among (audio)
variants also amongst
Definition of amongnext
as in amid
in or into the middle of a gull landed among the burgers-and-fries eaters at the outdoor snack bar, clearly looking for handouts

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Recent Examples of among Witt is the latest player sidelined, alongside All-Star pitchers Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic and Carlos Estévez, among others. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Robertson scored 45 goals with the Stars last season, one short of his career high and tied for fourth among NHL skaters in 2025-26 alongside teammate Wyatt Johnston, Kirill Kaprizov, and Macklin Celebrini. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Cunningham has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the WNBA over the last year, especially among conservatives. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 For longstanding equity gaps to be closed, improvements among these student groups must outpace overall progress. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
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  • In Montana, Marshall Bloom, an associate director at Rocky Mountain Labs, told the Ravalli County Board of Health in a July meeting that the scientists have been suspended and aren’t allowed on campus amid an internal NIH investigation.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Borrowing against luxury goods offers tax advantages (no capital gains trigger) and preserves ownership amid rising values in categories like rare watches and limited-edition handbags.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of amid
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  • The number of women behind bars rose over 600% between 1980 and 2023, according to data from the nonprofit Sentencing Project.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The road is closed between exit 4C and I-70 East in Kansas City.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of between
Preposition
  • In a statement, historic preservation group Historic KC said the building once served as the headquarters of the Western Newspaper Union, whose services supplied thousands of weekly newspapers through the country in the early 1900s.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • That challenge is being shaped directly by disabled creators and advocates through the DARCYS Disability Advisory Committee.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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