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 Those relationships still matter when a broker asks whether a price can come down in exchange for a higher deductible or a change in coverage. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 The brokers’ ballpark estimates for Young Howard ran into thousands of dollars a year. — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, the supply-demand imbalance does make the industry more susceptible to unexpected shocks, said David Spencer, vice president of market intelligence for freight-broker Arrive Logistics. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Incogni will scour the internet for your personal information and automatically send official removal requests to data brokers. — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 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
  • Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, was the city’s lead negotiator in talks with both unions.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Virginia State Police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
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  • That puts the onus on buyers and sellers to perform their own due diligence.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The high buyer return rate, along with the high average seller rating, shows that users feel safe on the platform, said a Whatnot spokesperson.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has at times played a mediator role in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has played a mediator role at times in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
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  • Pink Aid uses fashion shows in its stores with support from key vendors including Brunello Cucinelli, Michael Kors, Vince, Kiton, Lela Rose and Donna Karan.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unless authorities can sustain enforcement—and impose consequences sufficient to deter vendors—the market simply reconstitutes itself.
    — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendor
Noun
  • Prosecutors said in court that a homeowner named Miguel Mora reached out to Taliento seeking a loan modification to reduce his mortgage payments and that Taliento instructed Mora to pay her instead as an intermediary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • At issue are certain use cases of Section 351 exchanges, in which wealthy individuals, through an intermediary, create new ETFs with a basket of highly appreciated stocks.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary
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  • The coupling of violence with law and order is ever present in the agent’s recollections, but tonally, the show feels light.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Its membership spans producers, executive producers, distributors, sales agents, technical and post-production firms and dubbing houses.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of agent
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  • In August, Under Armour named the rapper its global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a new platform spanning apparel, footwear and community initiatives.
    — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Later on, in the fourth quarter, after an errant pass was batted upward and, eventually, into the hands of an offensive lineman, Kelce, ever the ambassador for his undersung position, was full of primal delight.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Changing spending habits Other Democratic megadonors are simply cutting out the middleman, picking individual races and candidates to support.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Saman admitted to purchasing much of his inventory from brokers or middlemen, which the department identified as illegitimate distributors of the brands.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
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