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Recent Examples of amid
Israeli authorities had restricted access to religious sites in East Jerusalem amid the war with Iran, including al-Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
First responders stand amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighborhood Wednesday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The union called for the removal of the district’s superintendent and assistant superintendent of human resources in October amid negotiations.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Some feel studio heads and executives have not spoken up enough for them amid dealing with toxic fanbases.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
First responders stand amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighborhood Wednesday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The union called for the removal of the district’s superintendent and assistant superintendent of human resources in October amid negotiations.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Some feel studio heads and executives have not spoken up enough for them amid dealing with toxic fanbases.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid
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The conflict has snarled access to oil and gas, driving up prices and sparking fears among some economists about a potential recession.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The reasons behind nationwide utility price hikes are complex and vary among regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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With the addition of these 12 courts, Lee’s Summit now offers around 10 indoor pickleball courts and 23 outdoor courts, including the three courts at Lea McKeighan North Park that are converted into the Summit Ice rink during winter.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Dilworth-South End border along the railroad back in 1988 was not the safest place; Thai Taste was robbed in its first six months of operations, and someone even came into the dining room and stole a customer’s purse during service.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The pair shared a kiss and a deep emotional bond, something that didn't go unnoticed by Mikey.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Perez led off the second with a single, but was doubled off first on a line drive by Michael Massey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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