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among

[uh-muhng] / əˈmʌŋ /
PREPOSITION
in the middle of; between
Synonyms
WEAK
amid amidst betwixt encompassed by in dispersion through in the midst of in the thick of mid surrounded by with
Antonyms
WEAK
away from outside separate
PREPOSITION
in a group
Synonyms
WEAK
by all of by the whole of in association with in connection with in the class of in the company of mutually out of together with with with one another
Antonyms
WEAK
away from outside separate

Example Sentences

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Shares of BankUnited, among HoldCo’s largest positions, hit a record high in February.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“High-income borrowers, young adults, men, and parents of young kids are among the most likely to miss payments,” said the financial newsletter, founded by Adam Kobeissi.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The threat sparked worries among members who travel frequently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Instead, the associations may reflect a higher likelihood of serious health complications among those taking them, including cardiovascular events, falls and stroke.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Oteg found a place on the riverbank among some stunted spruce trees.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell