variants also amongst
as in amidst
in or into the middle of a gull landed among the burgers-and-fries eaters at the outdoor snack bar, clearly looking for handouts

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Recent Examples of among There’s a lot to love about summer—and ICYMI, Amazon Prime Day is among the most lovable. Allure, 8 July 2025 And pay special attention to those easy-to-wear Madewell barrel jeans, which are truly beloved among Glamour editors. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 July 2025 In five-on-five games, the team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2025 But though Toronto has already hired a general manager (Monica Wright Rogers) and assistant general manager (Eli Horowitz), among others, not to mention revealed its name (Tempo), Portland has not built out its basketball operations staff. Bob Harkins, New York Times, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for among
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Preposition
  • There’s a fine line between addressing issues and dwelling on them.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Expect a battle between the race’s fast finishers, although the slightly uphill finish may impact which one of them comes out on top.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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  • Set in Bogotá, the film explores masculinity through the story of Carlos, a sensitive teen confronting toxic gender norms in a macho environment.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • After signing a six-year, $105 million extension in March, Raleigh’s contract takes him through his three arbitration years, first three years of free agency, and the 2030 season.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
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  • The rising global need for air conditioning amid record-breaking heat adds even more pressure, as does the mining of cryptocurrencies.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The informal talks were interpreted as the strongest sign yet that the Duke of Sussex and his father the King may be moving towards reconciliation amid a yearslong rift, in which the communication between the father and son has been all but nonexistent.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 15 July 2025

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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