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 outlier remains the United States, where gun violence and rates of mass shootings are among the highest in the world, with little progress made on tighter laws in the face of strong lobbying and constitutional protections. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

After the pandemic, a national chain of Pilates studios reported 71 percent year-on-year growth in membership among men, as cited by GQ. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Though both are among their top targets, the latter is seen as their best chance to flip a seat in the state. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is in this Disney/Hulu family; House of Stassi is reminiscent of that series because now, the show plays a big factor in a lot of conversations amongst reality TV cast members. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026