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Definition of midstnext
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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 among
in or into the middle of gave a victory speech midst cheering supporters

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Recent Examples of midst
Noun
McGuire, the principal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment LLC (SMR), is in the midst of four construction projects within the United Village development around the Allianz Field soccer stadium across the street, including a hotel, office building and two restaurant pavilions. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 KeyBanc initiates Stirling Infrastructure as buy Key said the infrastructure company is in the midst of a turnaround. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Rotterdam is what happens when a city in the midst of transformation adapts to change without losing any reverence for its former selves. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 But the Amazin's are in the midst of a nine-game homestand, and with Soto back, things could always turn around quickly. Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midst
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Noun
  • Stylistically, Bernard’s run-after-catch skills, ability to work the middle of the field and pro-ready skill set should mesh with a (potential) Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers offense.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Andrés Chaparro hit a grounder back up the middle, but Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a diving stop and then threw to first, where Munetaka Murakami had an impressive scoop as the Oswego East graduate got out of the inning without allowing a run.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Texas began the stampede by drawing its map to create five more Republican-majority seats among its 38-member delegation.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The company, which operates AMC, Shudder and BBC America, among other outlets,has no massive deal ready to unveil that will put it in cahoots with the NFL or Major League Baseball.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
  • At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midst. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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