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
Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Google is an intermediary service, so your payment card's buyer protection covers you.
—PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
This strategy helps it to bypass intermediaries and boost profit margins along the way.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The current process often involves sending funds through intermediary countries like the UK or US.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Google is an intermediary service, so your payment card's buyer protection covers you.
—PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Athletic has communicated via an intermediary with one man who says he was rung by an anonymous number.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
This strategy helps it to bypass intermediaries and boost profit margins along the way.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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In both games, the Celtics led by 20 points after the halfway mark of the third quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Close to the halfway line in the middle of the main stand, the directors’ section just behind.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The city has already paid $285,000 toward the amount determined by a mediator, attorney Scott McClure said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt said the agreement to release Alexander was an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire talks.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Trail Rides, Toddler Rides and Baby Sheep A standout activity for many are Alisal’s daily, two-hour scenic trail rides, with groups divided by riding level: beginner, intermediate and advanced.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Under that policy, there are limitations on the amounts and types of sensitive content in texts on elementary, intermediate, middle and high school shelves.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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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,
18 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of local outfits that will appeal your property tax, including some lenders and real estate brokers.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Last year, the council created an Economic Vitality Committee and began listening to business owners, brokers, residents and consultants.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Expanding National Institutes of Health medial research by 60% over the last decade.—
Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Varma is an associate professor of the psychological/medial anthropology subfield and the vice chair of undergraduate studies.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The decision to sell to one or another middleman often hinges on small price differences.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Unlike Watergate, when a smoking gun tape implicated President Richard Nixon, to many, the 1980s scandal seemed a blur of byzantine Cold War diplomacy, opaque Swiss bank accounts, and a large cast of forgettable middlemen.—
Time,
Time,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike human leaders, AI cannot interpret the moral weight of a policy decision, mediate conflict through emotional intelligence, or make judgment calls that require contextual sensitivity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Training programs for managers and employees can help equip them with the tools to diffuse tensions, mediate conflicts, and maintain a focus on collaboration as discussed by Costigan & Brink in their Sloan MIT Article .—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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