Synonyms of amid
Examples of amid in a Sentence
It was hard to hear amid all the cheering.
The investigation comes amid growing concerns.
Amid such changes, one thing stayed the same.
He managed to escape amid the confusion.
There was a single dark bird amid a flock of white pigeons.
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The sound is out of place even amid the usual din at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest.
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Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Carr’s debut comes amid a reshaping the Lakers around Luka Doncic, including trades for Walker Kessler and Jaden Hardy.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Carr’s debut comes amid a reshaping the Lakers around Luka Doncic, including trades for Walker Kessler and Jaden Hardy.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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