AMID Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid

variants or amidst

Definition of amid

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

from
out of

as in during

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of amid The return comes as the Navy faces continuing pressure to keep its attack submarine fleet operational amid lengthy maintenance periods and limited shipyard capacity. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Stock Chart IconStock chart icon In the lead-up to the 1997 crisis, markets were gripped by tech optimism amid the advent of the internet. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The prank came amid rumors about Stern’s impending retirement and the cancellation of his show. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Lionel Richie has reportedly been hospitalized amid his ongoing tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid

Preposition

There’s a prevailing sentiment among critics right now that the second season of Adults has been a significant improvement on season one.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Trout and Neto reached out to an unnamed Rams player on Tuesday to gather intel on their new owner, who has a sterling reputation amongst his NFL peers.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of among

Preposition

Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This past week, Los Angeles theme parks had more humidity than their Orlando counterparts, something CBSLA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says he’s never encountered during his career.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of during

Preposition

Before Bret can continue to self-identify as Shakespeare’s most famous hero, he’s questioned by Detectives Donaldson and Fregosi, who wonder if Bret isn’t being honest about the nature of his relationship with Matt.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Gen 4 is also designed to add an Active Safety Mechanism intended to prevent thermal runaway by stabilizing electrode active materials at high temperatures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of by

Browse Nearby Words

amicably

amid

amigo

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of amid

preposition

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

matriculate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes