Synonyms for amidst
əˈmɪdstamidst

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1. amidstpreposition

   Synonyms:
   amongst, among, amid

2. amidstpreposition

   In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.

   Synonyms:
   among, amongst, amid

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1. amidst

   Amid or amidst denotes surrounded by; among or amongst denotes mingled with. Between (archaic or poetic, betwixt) is said of two persons or objects, or of two groups of persons or objects. "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen," Gen. xiii, 9; the reference being to two bodies of herdmen. Amid denotes mere position; among, some active relation, as of companionship, hostility, etc. Lowell's "Among my Books" regards the books as companions; amid my books would suggest packing, storing, or some other incidental circumstance. We say among friends, or among enemies, amidst the woods, amid the shadows. In the midst of may have merely the local meaning; as, I found myself in the midst of a crowd; or it may express even closer association than among; as, "I found myself in the midst of friends" suggests their pressing up on every side, oneself the central object; so, "where two or three are met together in my name, there am I in the midst of them," Matt. xviii, 20; in which case it would be feebler to say "among them," impossible to say "amid them," not so well to say "amidst them."

   Synonyms:
   amid, among, amongst, between, betwixt, in the midst of, mingled with, surrounded by

   Antonyms:
   afar from, away from, beyond, far from, outside, without

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1. amidst

   Synonyms:
   between, among, betwixt

   Antonyms:
   outside, without, beyond

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1. amidstadjective

   Synonyms:
   AMONG, amongst, in the midst of, in the middle of, surrounded by

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1. List of paraphrases for "amidst":

   amid, central

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1. White House:

   President Biden noted the United States has provided Ukraine with over half a billion dollars in development and humanitarian assistance in the last year, and is exploring additional macroeconomic support to help Ukraine's economy amidst pressure resulting from Russia's military build-up.

2. Jeff Leach:

   Amidst the darkness of death row and her own impending execution, Melissa radiated a deep and sincere joy and an unspeakable hope, without question, Melissa's case is the most troubling and shocking death penalty case I've ever seen. The system literally failed her at every turn.

3. Stephen Innes:

   Asia is trading higher today as risk appetite appears to be returning amidst receding volatility around bank stocks, at least for the time being ahead of Wednesday’s schedule statement from the FOMC.

4. Alvin Bragg:

   The devastating death of Yao Pan Ma, a beloved father of two, occurred amidst a surge of anti-Asian attacks targeting our families, friends, neighbors and New York values, as alleged, Jarrod Powell selectively attacked Mr. Ma for no other reason than Jarrod Powell race.

5. Archana Radhakrishnan:

   The guidelines are continuing to evolve, and there is more similarity now between the American Cancer Society and US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, american Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also reports convening a group to look at their own breast cancer screening guidelines. Amidst all of these changes, we need to make sure that both women and physicians are made aware of what the recommendations are.