INTERMEDIARY Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of intermediary

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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intermediary

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noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē

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

Adjective

If a signal from car A cannot reach car B directly, or if the path length is too far for an individual beam to travel, the signal must find an intermediary car or stationary sensor nearby that can pass along the message. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 This can be especially relevant for companies with suppliers, contractors, or subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, where treasury operations might otherwise be dependent on overlapping banking hours and intermediary approval. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

Nazaire is accused of acting as an intermediary in the bribery scheme. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The roommate declined an interview request made through an intermediary. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermediary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary

Adjective

The 24-year-old, like Gordon, who replaced him in the second half, offered energetic pressing, even sprinting from close to the halfway line to close down the goalkeeper at one point.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Definition of halfway

Adjective

Scientists thought that atoms in the interstellar medium would transition to either the cold or warm state almost instantly, leaving basically no unstable, intermediate ISM behind.

— Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Attacking the intermediate areas of the field should be more manageable against the Broncos if Rice and right tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion) return to the lineup.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediate

Noun

Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, a Hialeah police officer and the city’s lead negotiator, eventually told the firefighters’ union that the administration’s proposal was its best and final offer.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Christina Hajagos-Clausen, director for the textile, garment, shoe and leather sector at IndustriALL, a negotiator for the Accord, said that the organization is pleased to see Hugo Boss back in the Pakistan agreement.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiator

Adjective

Until now, Gilead has been the sole supplier of lenacapavir, and demand has outstripped supply in low- and middle-income countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Deductible and reimbursement choices also narrow as enrollment age rises, which makes Healthy Paws a much better deal for puppies and kittens than for middle-aged pets.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of middle

Noun

Ford, 54, is a former social studies teacher and real estate broker who has served in the Illinois state house since 2007.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of broker

Adjective

The six-star motif sits on the midsole’s medial side and is also incorporated into the outsole pattern in pink to contrast from the rest of the sneaker.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Elliss was flagged for unnecessary roughness for the hit, and Washington, after a brief trip to the blue medial tent, returned five plays later to catch his first receiving touchdown of the season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of medial

Noun

There could also be a bipartisan pushback on the rising cost of hospital care as well as pharmacy benefit managers, which act as middlemen to negotiate drug prices and rebates on behalf of insurers and employers.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
But the savings were small, and its drug-middleman business — known as a pharmacy-benefit manager — became a political drag.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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