1
: the interior or central part or point : middle
in the midst of the forest
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group
a traitor in our midst
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset
in the midst of his troubles
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition
in the midst of a meal
midst
preposition
Examples of midst in a Sentence
The river passes through the midst of the city.
a bustling city in the midst of the desert
We are in the midst of a terrible war.
They were in the midst of remodeling their house.
The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought.
We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles.
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But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The park is in the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
On a May 8 earnings call with analysts, Zimmerman said the company was in the midst of corporate restructuring as part of the cost-reduction plan.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The park is in the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
On a May 8 earnings call with analysts, Zimmerman said the company was in the midst of corporate restructuring as part of the cost-reduction plan.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for midst
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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midst. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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