among

preposition

ə-ˈməŋ How to pronounce among (audio)
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 Meanwhile, new Gallup research suggested the technology’s benefits have largely been concentrated among elites. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The Spanish royal is known for her suited style, wearing pieces by such designers as Carolina Herrera, Bleis and Hugo Boss, among others. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Byrne, Coyle and Arcade Film are currently developing her debut feature, which is among the final 10 projects selected for Screen Ireland’s Perspectives scheme. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Tariffs, Iran, and rare earth minerals were among the issues that dominated their summit. — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
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  • French budget crisis worsens amid student protests France could be on the precipice of a financial crisis, as escalating student protests roiled an already shaky bond market.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The teenage protesters have struck a chord amid widespread discontent in France.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of amid
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  • Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with preparation of acts of terrorism between May 2024 and July 2026, including against Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party, according to British police and prosecutors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team now points to interactions between manganese and ytterbium as a possible source of the unusual Hall response.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of between
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  • This mantra helps guide all employees around a core objective, rather than directing staff through top-down initiatives.
    — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • What to do nearby My walk to Compo Beach along the golf course’s winding paths and then through a picturesque neighborhood of shiplap homes took just under 30 minutes at a brisk pace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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