broker

noun

ˈbrō-kər How to pronounce broker (audio)
Definition of brokernext
1
as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement the broker in the hostage situation was a prominent reporter that the gunman felt he could trust

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2
as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money all of the local yacht brokers were at the boat show

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Recent Examples of broker The attack raised questions about Doha’s ability to remain an impartial broker after what its government considers an attack on the nation. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The probe into the ticket resale broker comes as Texas host cities like Dallas and Houston have reported that StubHub canceled tickets days or even hours before kickoff, according to a July 3 news release. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Your name may already appear in old breaches, data broker lists, leaked marketing databases or public records. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Others running are Niina Baum, a dog musher, and Don Raihala, an accountant and real estate broker. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for broker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
  1. negotiator
  2. seller
  3. mediator
  4. vendor
  5. intermediary
  6. agent
  7. ambassador
  8. middleman
Noun
  • Proving himself capable Meanwhile, Rodríguez Castro has shown himself a negotiator.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — Iran’s top negotiator in talks with the US — and Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, the head of Iran’s judiciary, were among those seen present.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of negotiator
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  • Only $13, this squirrel baffle is a best-seller that has sold more than 5,000 times in the past month.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Baume De Rose is an all-purpose balm that’s become a cult favorite, often referred to as the Rolls Royce of lip balms among beauty enthusiasts with over one million sold and continues to be a top seller.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of seller
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  • Pakistan is a key mediator in negotiations between the US and Iran.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman for more talks on Saturday, a day after Qatari mediators separately traveled to Iran to meet with officials amid the regional strikes.
    — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of mediator
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  • Three vendors, including Flock, provide technology and related services, according to the report.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Since June, visitors and locals have been able to engage with over 100 local businesses, brands, artists, creators and food vendors in one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks, Union Station.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of vendor
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  • The margin previously fragmented across intermediaries flows back, in meaningful part, to the carrier that orchestrated the trip.
    — Somit Goyal, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Employee equity compensation transactions and accounts managed by advisors or intermediaries through Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions® are subject to different commission schedules.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of intermediary
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  • These gateways address growing concerns about ungoverned AI agents directly interacting with production systems, offering vital governance, security, cost management, and observability.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The agent confiscated the letter, carried by Cuban businessman Roberto Carlos Chamizo, and sent him back to Havana.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of agent
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  • My family was comfortable in the sense that my mother worked for the Canadian ambassador as their main cook.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of ambassador
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  • On Medicare, Congress needs to get serious about the large portion of costs driven up by drug companies, private insurers, and medical industry middlemen.
    — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • In other instances, Warrick said, there will be ghost carriers or fraudulent pickups of drivers or middlemen posing as legitimate transporters, but who are really smugglers.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
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