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 United States, Qatar, and Egypt have acted as mediators throughout the war, which began in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
But Israel will likely be skeptical of China’s neutrality as a mediator, analysts said, citing Beijing’s close ties with Iran and concerns about of provoking the Trump administration.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Qatar’s talks between Kinshasa and the M23 are ongoing, and the United States has stepped into the role of mediator between Congo and Rwanda.
—Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Conlon is a retired litigator and mediator from the law firm Sidley Austin, a former assistant U.S. attorney turned civil division chief at the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, and a trial practice adjunct professor at Northwestern’s law school.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
But Israel will likely be skeptical of China’s neutrality as a mediator, analysts said, citing Beijing’s close ties with Iran and concerns about of provoking the Trump administration.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Qatar’s talks between Kinshasa and the M23 are ongoing, and the United States has stepped into the role of mediator between Congo and Rwanda.
—Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Conlon is a retired litigator and mediator from the law firm Sidley Austin, a former assistant U.S. attorney turned civil division chief at the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, and a trial practice adjunct professor at Northwestern’s law school.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
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Prosecutors said Delgado acted as an intermediary to place a nominal owner as the head of Hucel Custom Med Inc., while other co-conspirators coordinated the phony claims for durable medical equipment products that the beneficiaries did not need.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Instant settlement on the blockchain for payments and cutting out clearinghouses and other intermediaries is a massive undertaking.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To do so, Saudi Arabia must go from passive beneficiary to active peacemaker.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Ukraine suggested Putin has no intention to listen to peacemakers in the war.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Gisela Rojas, a broker with Caissa Realty Investment, told el Nuevo Herald.—
Sarah Moreno
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Wednesday saw Kardashian, a Balenciaga brand ambassador, dressed in a white latex Balenciaga dress with matching boot stilettos.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Their student ambassador program is growing fast and new Claude Builder Clubs are popping up at universities around the world.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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She was also tapped as a liaison with the federal monitor tracking violence and use of force in the jails.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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In 2021, the city created a civilian community liaison position to connect police with citizens and educate the public.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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But so have the forces pushing patients toward compounding in the first place: brand drugs priced out of reach, limited insurance coverage, and middlemen who distort access.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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According to Marcus, Phaedra used a middleman to pay him off with an envelope of cash, which sounds dramatic but, contrary to what Brit said, an anonymous paper trail is probably harder to track these days than using anything electronic.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror. Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Upon her release in January 2013, Rachel requested a meeting with her attorney.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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