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

The milestone arrives at a precarious time for Australia’s festival sector, which has seen a wave of cancellations and closures in recent years amid rising costs and softening ticket sales. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Now the carrot is equity ownership in a league coming out of bankruptcy amid concerns everyone might jump ship. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

While the children are dancing and singing, the performances also give parents a chance to see their children in a different light — and to find joy amid the challenges of navigating support services. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The vehicles arrive amid a surge in transportation options as several robotaxi companies ramp up operations in Southern California and public officials work to expand the public transit network in time for the 2028 Olympic Games. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026