Definition of midstnext
1
as in middle
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface stood in the midst of the crowd

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2
as in height
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the midst of illustrating a new book

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midst

2 of 2

preposition

as in among
in or into the middle of gave a victory speech midst cheering supporters

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Noun
Earlier this month, in the midst of touring her Tropicoquetta album, Colombian superstar Karol G unexpectedly released No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, which translates to I Don’t Regret Feeling So Much. Thalía Henao, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 The studio, of course, is in the midst of being acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 In the midst of their traditional midsummer funk, the Dodgers might have cost themselves home-field advantage in a potential National League Championship Series against Milwaukee. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026 Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are in the midst of an uninspiring QB battle. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midst
Noun
  • Betts followed with a single up the middle to drive in Hernández.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Catching passes across the middle or hauling in deep balls, Pickens looks ready for a big season.
    Jon Machota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Diners are also trading up to fast-casual chains like Cava and Chipotle, which both called out strong growth among lower-end consumers during the latest quarter.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Africa's most populous country will hold the election against a backdrop of worsening economic and security crises that have caused anger among voters against Tinubu's government.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rosignoli also recommended the Museo Civico Naturalistico-Archeologico in Vicenza, which has finds from Lake Fimon and Teatro Berga, an actual Roman theater that once stood in the city center.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Fever played without center Aliyah Boston, who was sidelined by a right leg injury.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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

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