AMID Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid

variants or amidst

Definition of amid

as in among

in or into the middle of having grown up amid farmers and ranchers, Keith still thinks of himself as a country boy at heart

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from
out of

as in during

in the course of amidst the messy divorce proceedings they never forgot that their children mattered most

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Recent Examples of amid The measure is being opposed by housing advocates at East Bay for Everyone and the Greenbelt Alliance, amid concerns about sprawl. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 The brand opened its first store amid the bustle of Jing’an district, then relocated to the luxury shopping mall Qiantan Taikoo Li, before settling in downtown Xuhui district. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 The news comes amid a series of deals involving Walter’s sports portfolio. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The lawsuit, which the woman filed under the alias Jane Doe, comes amid national scrutiny of how universities handle student misconduct complaints. — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amid

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In it, the Ford campaigned noted high opioid overdose deaths, firearm homicides, and child poverty in the district, among other issues.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
When the rhythm section drops away, her voice hangs among flute, synthesiser, and reverberation; when the rhythm returns, the bass feels newly physical.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of among

Preposition

Unlike conventional industrial robots that rely on rigid structures and external safety barriers, AIR uses a compliant mechanical design intended to reduce the risk of injury during accidental contact.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
The Lakers, playing with Sexton as their primary ballhandler during the stretch, had four turnovers during the drought, including a shot clock violation after a timeout.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of during

Preposition

The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
The menu has been designed to take diners along the Silk Road (Constantinople was one of the route's westerly endpoints), fuelled by Turkish ingredients and Chinese cooking techniques.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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