as in negotiators
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 mediators
Israel’s blocking of aid was however slammed by many of the international community, including mediators of the deal, the UN and aid groups.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Egypt and other mediators are trying to salvage the ceasefire, which went into effect in January and is now hanging by a thread.
—Sarah El Sirgany, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Hamas did not attend, but its position has been represented through Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
During the Minsk negotiations, France and Germany were mediators that brokered the hasty agreements and presided over the Trilateral Contact Group working groups that followed.
—Tetiana Kyselova, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2025
Egyptian mediators on Wednesday secured the handover of the bodies of the final four hostages in the deal’s first phase, in return for 620 Palestinians either detained by Israeli forces in Gaza or jailed in Israel.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel said the caskets were delivered with the help of Egyptian mediators through an Israeli crossing, and an identification process had begun.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel confirmed that the caskets were delivered early Thursday with the assistance of Egyptian mediators through an Israeli crossing, and the identification process is now underway.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel says these agreements were reached through mediators during negotiations in Cairo.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Egypt and other mediators are trying to salvage the ceasefire, which went into effect in January and is now hanging by a thread.
—Sarah El Sirgany, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Hamas did not attend, but its position has been represented through Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
During the Minsk negotiations, France and Germany were mediators that brokered the hasty agreements and presided over the Trilateral Contact Group working groups that followed.
—Tetiana Kyselova, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2025
Egyptian mediators on Wednesday secured the handover of the bodies of the final four hostages in the deal’s first phase, in return for 620 Palestinians either detained by Israeli forces in Gaza or jailed in Israel.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel said the caskets were delivered with the help of Egyptian mediators through an Israeli crossing, and an identification process had begun.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel confirmed that the caskets were delivered early Thursday with the assistance of Egyptian mediators through an Israeli crossing, and the identification process is now underway.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Israel says these agreements were reached through mediators during negotiations in Cairo.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediators
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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
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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
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Food and wine have long been cultural ambassadors, providing an opportunity for storytelling, education and connection.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Herbert sisters are ambassadors of Alo Yoga and have worked with brands such as Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is the first instance of Washington targeting a Chinese refinery directly instead of focusing on middlemen or transporters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Eligibility and caregiver choices would be unchanged but a single intermediary would manage payroll and benefits, replacing middlemen who inject tons of inefficiency and unnecessary spending, including untold amounts of fraud and abuse, into the system.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Kogonada is repped by WME, Ilene Feldman Management and attorneys Daniel Passman and Tara Kole.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Parham, who is represented by attorneys Shawn Perez and Ariel Mitchell, says she was then raped by multiple men, including Beckham, and drugged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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