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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of among And among all the driver aids and autonomous kit there’s even a dedicated Pet Mode to safely keep the cabin cool while parked. New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 Notably, Nvidia, which was regularly among the top five names in STAX, was absent from those rankings in July. Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The other two were suborbital test flights of Starship, the giant, fully reusable vehicle that SpaceX is developing to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other tasks. Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Last year with the Steelers, Gainwell ranked top-seven among all RBs in yards per route run, catch rate and target share. Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
Preposition
  • Unveiled amid the high-octane glamour and pristine lawns of the Monterey Car Week in California, the Lucid Gravity GT-S is a direct assault on the most lucrative auto segment in North America.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The stock move comes amid reports that Spanish agri-food cooperative group Dcoop has offered 470 million euros ($545 million) for Deoleo, taking the lead in a multinational takeover race that includes Italian, French and Australian firms.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Day trippers during peak summer months are aplenty, but only between 10am and 5pm.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The critical waterway has emerged as a key bargaining chip in the war between the US and Iran.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers experiences that turn a stay into a real adventure; think horseback riding through Konavle, an ATV or buggy safari, sea kayaking around the Old Town walls, or even a private Game of Thrones tour through the city.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For example, in August 14 satellite photos, rows of dots appear arcing around the coast of Oman through the strait of Hormuz.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on among

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster