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 Williams is among those still waiting for the lights to turn back on. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Judy Gold, Ego Nwodim, Harry Richardson and Constance Wu were among the recurring guest stars. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Those were among many philanthropic efforts for which she long has been known. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Creator Katie Dippold told TV Guide she was inspired by the stories of Stephen King and Jaws, among others. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
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  • Willy Kurniawan | Reuters Indonesia may have trouble meeting its economic-growth goals for the coming year, after spending 2026 on the defensive amid questions about fiscal outlays and the prospects of a downgrade from MSCI.
    — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Those polled by Reuters/Ipsos cited rising gas prices as a concern amid the Iran conflict.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of amid
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
Definition of between
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  • 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
Definition of through

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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