1
: the interior or central part or point : middle
in the midst of the forest
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group
a traitor in our midst
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset
in the midst of his troubles
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition
in the midst of a meal
midst
preposition
Examples of midst in a Sentence
The river passes through the midst of the city.
a bustling city in the midst of the desert
We are in the midst of a terrible war.
They were in the midst of remodeling their house.
The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought.
We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The parent club is in the midst of a long rebuilding process after last season’s 43-119 finish, so there will be opportunities for young players who stand out to move up quickly.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
There will be deaths, of characters as well as relationships, but McInerney’s always-sharp insights on social strata and human nature guarantee that in the midst of sadness we are also entertained.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In the midst of filming his new show, Tucci in Italy, writer Jessica Chapel joins the actor and travel host to uncover his side of the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for midst
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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midst. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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