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
These leaders are mediators, connectors, drivers and collaborators.
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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
Since then, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have been trying to bridge the gaps between the parties.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Ceasefire negotiations were halted last month when Qatar suspended talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States because of frustration over a lack of progress between Israel and Hamas.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
These specialized pro-resolving mediators include resolvins, lipoxins, protectins and maresins, which have potent anti-inflammatory effects that help inflamed tissues return to normal once the need for an inflammatory response is over.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
International mediators have reopened discussions between and Israel over a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a Hamas official announced Thursday.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faltered last month after Qatar halted talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States, citing frustration with the lack of progress.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Another official familiar with the negotiations confirmed that Qatari mediators have reengaged in the talks.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Since then, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have been trying to bridge the gaps between the parties.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Ceasefire negotiations were halted last month when Qatar suspended talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States because of frustration over a lack of progress between Israel and Hamas.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
These specialized pro-resolving mediators include resolvins, lipoxins, protectins and maresins, which have potent anti-inflammatory effects that help inflamed tissues return to normal once the need for an inflammatory response is over.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
International mediators have reopened discussions between and Israel over a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a Hamas official announced Thursday.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faltered last month after Qatar halted talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States, citing frustration with the lack of progress.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Another official familiar with the negotiations confirmed that Qatari mediators have reengaged in the talks.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The charge was dismissed last July after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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