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 2026 Critics Choice Awards have come and gone, and amid all the major fashion and major wins, certain standout moments seemed destined to live on forever (in our hearts and in Instagram meme format, at least).
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
For one last day, though, those three veterans, who’ve been on football fields their whole lives, could grab at success, one more time, and capture it, and hold onto it, one moment of success amid so much failure.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The gains made by European defense names mark a sharp reversal for the sector, which has struggled in recent weeks amid the prospect of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Mass was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
For one last day, though, those three veterans, who’ve been on football fields their whole lives, could grab at success, one more time, and capture it, and hold onto it, one moment of success amid so much failure.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The gains made by European defense names mark a sharp reversal for the sector, which has struggled in recent weeks amid the prospect of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Mass was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amid. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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