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 Angel Reese and Dream guards Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray are among those voted as reserves by the league’s 15 head coaches. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Germán Márquez made his first start since May 1 and gave the Padres five winning innings, a rarity recently among members of the rotation. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Smart Controls These also outranked their prioritization among the respondents. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The past few summers, denim Bermuda shorts have gained more and more traction among fashionable women. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
Recent Examples of Synonyms for among
  1. amid
  2. between
  3. through
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  • Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This all comes amid rapid technological, social and economic change in China.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of amid
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  • According to emails Cook obtained through a records request, a Diode project development manager said the data center’s power plant would generate between 80 and 150 megawatts of electricity.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of between
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  • According to emails Cook obtained through a records request, a Diode project development manager said the data center’s power plant would generate between 80 and 150 megawatts of electricity.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Those points had reached players partly through pre-order bonuses, with Standard Edition buyers getting Dynasty Coach Points and Road to Glory Skill Points on top of anything purchased directly, as laid out in the pre-launch details.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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