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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 Those were tied for the second-most among all linebackers over the weekend. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 One among them is Swiss chard, a nutrient-dense vegetable from the same family as beets and spinach. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Naturally, some of the leading nominees of the night were also among the best dressed. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 Xiaomi, Li Auto and Geely are also among EV makers making moves into the robotics sector, although their strategies differ. — Jenny Lee,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
Preposition
  • In May, residents of Vilnius were told to take shelter and the president and prime minister were taken to safe locations amid an alarm over drone activity near the border with Belarus.
    — Liudas Dapkus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The country has also opened doors for skilled and labor workers in recent years, though the government has recently tightened up visa requirements amid a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of amid
Preposition
  • The study also found links between deaths from those cancers and alcohol use, which could warrant further research, Jani said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • What people liked about the first film was the hangout vibes between Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sister witches.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of between
Preposition
  • The plan called for an end to violence, dialogue among all parties, mediation through an ASEAN envoy, humanitarian aid and access for the envoy to engage all relevant parties.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Test the concept through a short presentation, conversation, or early version rather than keeping it theoretical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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