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 And these incidents are increasing by at least 10% a year among consumer products, according to a federal National Institute of Standards and Technology analysis. Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 Raj Singh, co-founder and CEO of Media Capital Technologies, which invests in international media and finances entertainment, will be among the guests at the European Investment Hub. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The food scene has been expanding alongside retail, and New York hospitality names have continued to move into Beverly Hills, with Marea and Cipriani already established and Bad Roman among the most recent arrivals. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The idea of restricting defenses against nuclear attack has long been a third rail in American politics, especially among Republicans. Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • The strain between city and club began in 2022, when a land deal between two parties for the Angels to purchase the stadium and surrounding property fell through amid a scandal.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The newborn’s mother was severely ill from measles at the time of birth, according to reporting from The Atlantic, which spoke with the baby’s parents amid the uproar.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Naranjo’s messages are among over 140 emails between Canyon County probation officers and ICE agents, obtained by InvestigateWest, from May to July 2026.
    Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • The first established the system in flight, while the latest evaluation added further data from multiple rounds launched through HIMARS.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • One bright spot for Lake Zurich was senior quarterback Joey Wessman, who found some success through the air.
    Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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