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 The number of newcomers continues to cement the region’s place among other major metro areas, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Atlanta and Austin, Texas. John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 Members of the International Cinematographers Guild have ranked him among the 10 most influential cinematographers in film history. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Meta and Google, among the world’s wealthiest corporations, have the resources to sustain prolonged and costly legal battles. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 The album documented how six individuals separated by COVID-19 could bring their disparate ideas together, but the result was admittedly disjointed among some standout moments. Chris Young, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • The lobbyists helping this recent crop of clients attempt to profit amid the war in Iran are no different.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The network, which coordinates security for Jewish communities in North America, hosted the national security briefing ahead of Passover and amid rising global tensions.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Advocate’s drones will also transport specimens between hospitals in its markets, providing faster results for patients, according to Advocate.
    Chase Jordan March 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That was a cool moment between one of the world’s most famous couples.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Mark scored 29 for the Longhorns, grimacing and clearly in pain limping on his injured leg through the closing minutes when the sixth-year senior’s team needed him most.
    Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Yet together, they were tied to entities that received millions flowing through Miami.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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