as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator
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Recent Examples of mediator
The researchers, led by Jong-Hwa Shon, designed a prototype that uses riboflavin as an electron mediator.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Gal Hirsch, Israel’s coordinator for the return of hostages and missing persons, sought to reassure families in a note seen by AP reporters, saying that international mediators were applying pressure on Hamas to accelerate the process.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Red Sea resort town has been the site of intense talks between representatives of Hamas and Israel, and international mediators, over the past week, in efforts to end the deadly conflict that has seen widespread destruction in Gaza and created multiple humanitarian crises.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The musicians’ union continues to have talks with the Broadway League over a new contract this week and the possibility of bringing in a mediator is also being discussed.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Gal Hirsch, Israel’s coordinator for the return of hostages and missing persons, sought to reassure families in a note seen by AP reporters, saying that international mediators were applying pressure on Hamas to accelerate the process.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Red Sea resort town has been the site of intense talks between representatives of Hamas and Israel, and international mediators, over the past week, in efforts to end the deadly conflict that has seen widespread destruction in Gaza and created multiple humanitarian crises.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The musicians’ union continues to have talks with the Broadway League over a new contract this week and the possibility of bringing in a mediator is also being discussed.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
Noun
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Need to know China swaps out WTO negotiator.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the years that followed, the city lost its labor negotiator and, later, the assistant city attorney who worked on the negotiations.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Target used an intermediary to purchase garments from KOA Modas, a spokesperson told CNN.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has also conveyed messages from Israel to Iran aimed at easing tensions, highlighting Moscow’s role as a key intermediary in regional diplomatic dynamics.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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This led to both Asuka and Sane attacking Ripley before Sky attempted to play peacemaker.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a market defined by frequent ups and downs, brokers say the current upswing presents an opportunity for both buyers and sellers.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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Great commercial real estate brokers do the same.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bieber’s close friend Kendall Jenner has been open about her own struggles with acne—recently, becoming an ambassador for Therabody’s new LED mask, the TheraFace Mask Glo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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The government established a liaison office at the prime minister’s office to coordinate the response.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, at least at the time of publication, Ingrassia remains the White House’s liaison with the Department of Homeland Security after being moved in February from the Department of Justice following problems with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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The companies behind these platforms are basically middlemen, connecting their users with businesses that want to make money from these users.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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The middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, have been around since the late 1960s and serve as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and health insurance providers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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So give yourself a buffer to process the experience—and avoid the rush out of the path of totality.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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