as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table
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as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations
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Recent Examples of intermediary
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
In one example disclosed by Xinhua, a consumer paid 252 yuan ($35) for a six-inch cake, but the order was quietly resold through an intermediary platform where vendors bid 100, 90 and 80 yuan to fulfill it, with the lowest bidder winning.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Previous efforts by intermediaries to bring the two sides together failed, and Trump earlier this week threatened to take control of Kharg Island, though many have dismissed his words as bluster.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Meanwhile, cheaper intermediary goods from China helped boost manufacturing productivity, resulting in a 50% increase in real manufacturing value added from 2001 to 2024.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
In one example disclosed by Xinhua, a consumer paid 252 yuan ($35) for a six-inch cake, but the order was quietly resold through an intermediary platform where vendors bid 100, 90 and 80 yuan to fulfill it, with the lowest bidder winning.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
The more intermediaries between brands and consumers, the more opportunity there is for distortion between what is promised and what can actually be delivered.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Previous efforts by intermediaries to bring the two sides together failed, and Trump earlier this week threatened to take control of Kharg Island, though many have dismissed his words as bluster.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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In response to warnings about high temperatures, the sporting body announced the implementation of three-minute hydration breaks at the halfway point of each half in all tournament matches.—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
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Southbound on the autobahn, just shy of the halfway point to Munich, a 45‑minute detour east leads to Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei, brewing since 1050.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Pezeshkian is due Tuesday to visit Pakistan, which has played a key role as mediator between the US and Iran for months as the two sides work to find a final diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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But the talks also led to some agreements, mediators said, as technical talks continue this week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Brown dwarfs are weird objects that have masses that are intermediate between those of giant planets and small stars.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Missiles in this range are generally classified as intermediate-range ballistic missiles, while ICBMs are usually defined as missiles with ranges above 5,500 kilometers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will head the country’s delegation to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland, Iranian media outlet Saberin News reported Saturday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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We're joined by energy analyst Kevin Book of ClearView Energy Partners and Amos Hochstein, a former Biden White House senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Former Philadelphia Phillies middle reliever Yunior Marte has signed with the in-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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George Pino, a prominent South Florida real estate broker, was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of vessel homicide in connection with the Labor Day weekend boat crash.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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As of 2019, Fred was married to Rona Davis, a New York City real estate broker, per Billboard.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Little polyurethane nodes are cast in the shape of Cs on the medial side and no.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In simple terms, MPPT is an electronic middleman that constantly monitors the solar panel’s voltage and current, then adjusts the electrical load so the panel keeps operating near its most efficient point as sunlight changes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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The court heard that Carpuic was a middleman tasked with facilitating payment — which never came — and recruiting someone to film the fires.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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