as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
the retired statesman is often asked to be a middleman in international disputes
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Recent Examples of middleman
Carpiuc acted as a middleman, and Pochynok allegedly was recruited to record video of the fires so Lavrynovych could get paid.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
The film presents the middleman as both essential and exploitative.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Game Point went to Greenlight Commodities, a specialist in renewable energy credits that has shifted to serving as a middleman for institutions looking to place bets on prediction markets.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
That metal is sold to a middleman or directly to a recycler.
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John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
The film presents the middleman as both essential and exploitative.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Game Point went to Greenlight Commodities, a specialist in renewable energy credits that has shifted to serving as a middleman for institutions looking to place bets on prediction markets.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
That metal is sold to a middleman or directly to a recycler.
—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for middleman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleman
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Instead, regulators should encourage disclosure of material cryptographic risks, require major intermediaries to maintain upgrade and incident-response plans, and support coordination between public agencies, developers, custodians, and infrastructure providers.
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These could be either robotics companies or, at times, other intermediaries.
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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.
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But the talks also led to some agreements, mediators said, as technical talks continue this week.
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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.
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As of 2019, Fred was married to Rona Davis, a New York City real estate broker, per Billboard.
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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.
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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.
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Lara spent very little time with the title before realizing that being the liaison between Katseye and their label was not for her.
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More frogs and toads are jumping around backyards, and their numbers increase when the rain does, said Ron Magill, goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.
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On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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“Middleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middleman. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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