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noun

Definition of intermediatesnext
plural of intermediate
as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother

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verb

present tense third-person singular of intermediate
as in intervenes
to act as a go-between for opposing sides if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room

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  1. mediators
  2. intervenes
  3. brokers
  4. middlemen
  5. ambassadors
  6. agents
Noun
  • These leaders are mediators, connectors, drivers and collaborators.
    Marissa Morrison, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Qatar, Egypt and the United States have renewed efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in recent days, and mediators have said there appears to be more willingness from both sides after 14 months of war.
    Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of mediators
Verb
  • Gi-hun intervenes, taking the card and confronting the recruiter, but his anger is left unresolved.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • However, a guardian angel intervenes, revealing George’s profound impact on his community.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of intervenes
Noun
  • Rocket Homes then gave priority for future network referrals to those brokers and agents who, in turn, made client referrals to Rocket Mortgage and Amrock, the lawsuit says.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the notion that Rocket Homes penalized real estate brokers or agents for helping clients compare rates and choose the best lender for them is also a lie.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of brokers
Noun
  • Madigan’s federal trial has highlighted how the ex-speaker and fellow Democrats got around contribution limits and obscured the identities of donors by using politicians as middlemen who would collect contributions and send them, as directed, to other candidates.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
  • These health care middlemen, responsible for negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies, are often accused of with raising the costs of drugs for consumers.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of middlemen
Noun
  • Our ambassadors represent our school at events and also lead tours of our building to prospective students and families as well as visitors and business partners.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That is not unusual for those appointed as ambassadors to smaller or less politically significant assignments, which often go to top donors, party officials, business leaders, star athletes or other high-profile figures.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • No one included on the conference planning emails has registered as foreign agents with the Department of Justice, as is required by federal law for anyone involved in political advocacy or public relations work in the United States on behalf of a foreign government, with a few narrow exceptions.
    Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • According to state media, around 1,200 soldiers and security agents have been mobilized to counteract any attempt to disrupt the inauguration of what would be Maduro’s third presidential term.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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