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 Smart Controls These also outranked their prioritization among the respondents. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The therapy remains controversial among mainstream oncologists, in part because there are few rigorous clinical studies evaluating its efficacy. — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Quietly near the top As of Tuesday, July 7, Hicks ranked among the National League’s top 20 in batting average, RBI and on-base percentage. — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Pimentel, former president and CEO of Azamara and Cunard Line, among others, as well as co-founder of SeaDream Yacht Club, walked USA TODAY through what pay for cruise line crew members typically looks like. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
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  • Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This all comes amid rapid technological, social and economic change in China.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of amid
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  • Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of between
Preposition
  • The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Soot and particulates will likely linger through Sunday afternoon before being dispersed by the wind.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
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