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 Netflix, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Versant and major private equity firms are among the participants in an auction run by boutique investment firm Liontree, according to Puck. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026 After six months, DHA levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord increased by an average of 17% among those who took the supplement. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 Heavy smoke was visible for miles throughout the forest and wilderness area, which is popular among summer campers, according to officials. — Alexandra Fine, ABC News, 14 July 2026 Oscar de la Renta is among Washington’s go-to labels for red carpet occasions. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
Preposition
  • Its rebound comes after the stock suffered its biggest-ever one-day decline on Monday, as investors locked in profits amid growing worries over AI spending.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • The use of body cameras has largely garnered bipartisan agreement, particularly amid aggressive confrontations between federal agents and members of the public over the past year.
    — Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of amid
Preposition
  • The number of women behind bars rose over 600% between 1980 and 2023, according to data from the nonprofit Sentencing Project.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The road is closed between exit 4C and I-70 East in Kansas City.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of between
Preposition
  • In a statement, historic preservation group Historic KC said the building once served as the headquarters of the Western Newspaper Union, whose services supplied thousands of weekly newspapers through the country in the early 1900s.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • That challenge is being shaped directly by disabled creators and advocates through the DARCYS Disability Advisory Committee.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of through

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