midst 1 of 2

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as in middle
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface stood in the midst of the crowd

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as in height
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the midst of illustrating a new book

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midst

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preposition

as in amongst
in or into the middle of gave a victory speech midst cheering supporters

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Recent Examples of midst
Noun
The group is currently in the midst of a meet and greet tour, in cities across Japan, the United States, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 May 2025 Nicole Scherzinger is still in the midst of her Broadway era and the singer arrived at the 2025 New Dramatists luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis on Tuesday in New York City wearing an all-black ensemble with matching thigh-high boots. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 May 2025 But when, in the midst of all that, there are constant Russian strikes, constant killings, relentless assaults, and even preparations for new offensives. David Brennan, ABC News, 27 May 2025 In 2016 the pair released some in-progress footage from the film, in which Ophuls journeys to Tel Aviv in the midst of the war to interview Israelis, including West Bank settler leaders, and other pro-Israel visitors who espouse racist views on camera. Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for midst
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Noun
  • Using the middle of the ice for outlets has been effective for the Oilers, but Florida will have scouted Edmonton, and new wrinkles may be required.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • He wasn't activated until the middle of April, and made just seven appearances this season, not allowing a run in 5.2 innings of work.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • The Pacers’ backup center, wearing an Eastern Conference champ T-shirt and hat, was doubled over on the scorer’s table at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Turner gave his speech.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Preposition
  • The country's inequality levels – consistently rated by the World Bank as among the worst globally – impact its Black population at a vastly disproportionate rate.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • And yes, among the many challenges ahead, navigating student debt will require fortitude, planning and grit.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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  • Scherzer left with an injury after three innings of work, and Syndergaard only gave up two runs in six innings amid a terrible season for him, but the Mets won 5-3.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • That did not stop his nomination to the UWF board by DeSantis, who only last year declared war on campus antisemitism amid great fanfare.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025

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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midst. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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