Synonyms of among

among

preposition

ə-ˈməŋ 

variants also amongst

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

• amid
• between
• through
• midst
• mid
• betwixt
• in the thick of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• from
• out of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of among

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office is suing an animal rescue organization that was once a favorite among Hollywood celebrities, alleging that its owner purchased dogs from puppy mills and portrayed them to adopters as animals that were rescued. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Public support among Americans has plummeted, and partners in Europe and elsewhere have slapped sanctions on Israel. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

According to a fiscal 2026 salary survey by the Maryland Association of Counties, Walker’s current salary ranks sixth among county administrators and managers in Maryland. — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Sheep, bees, dogs, cows, and a horse are among the animals on the property, while the surrounding landscape opens toward the Costa Bermeja mountains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026