amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid How to pronounce amid (audio)
variants or amidst
Definition of amidnext
1
as in among
in or into the middle of having grown up amid farmers and ranchers, Keith still thinks of himself as a country boy at heart

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2
as in during
in the course of amidst the messy divorce proceedings they never forgot that their children mattered most

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Recent Examples of amid Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Peruvians voted in favor of Fujimori amid a surge in violent crime, extortion and years of political instability. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid
  1. among
  2. during
  3. by
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  • Reading scores among high school seniors are at their lowest in decades, according to federal testing data, while schools across the country are grappling with how to respond to waning attention spans and artificial intelligence.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • If her fellow cast members were debriefed about her dismissal or gossiped amongst themselves, it was not shown onscreen.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of among
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  • Morocco were able to expose the space with ease during the first half.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of during
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  • The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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