Synonyms of amid

amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid 

variants or amidst

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• among
• midst
• through
• between
• mid
• in the thick of
• betwixt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• from
• out of

2

as in during

in the course of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• during
• by
• throughout
• through
• over
• pending

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amid

Bailey development The New Life transaction comes amid Bailey Nurseries’ plan to sell off 184 acres of land for redevelopment as light industrial business spaces and a mix of high-, medium- and low-density housing. — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

Courts later ruled in favor of the public broadcasters, amid the introduction of Germany’s State Media Treaty, which encourages voluntary competition between pubcasters and commercial TV rivals. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The new round of cuts is a bit smaller in scale, but nonetheless underscores how the company continues to reevaluate its structure amid immense technological change. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

The report comes amid an ongoing investigation into the teen's death as 19-year-old Lucas Roper and a 17-year-old minor are being accused of disposing of some of Erving's belongings and concealing evidence after his death. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 21 July 2026