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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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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
An experienced charter broker brings far more than market access.
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Data broker profiles — the kind Google indexes and ranks on your first page — don't just list you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
But these concerns have not gone unnoticed, as a bill is currently making its way through the California General Assembly that aims to cap resale prices as a way to limit ticket brokers and resale platforms from price-gouging fans.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Data broker profiles — the kind Google indexes and ranks on your first page — don't just list you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
But these concerns have not gone unnoticed, as a bill is currently making its way through the California General Assembly that aims to cap resale prices as a way to limit ticket brokers and resale platforms from price-gouging fans.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
Noun
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My mom was a tough negotiator and realized absolutely everything is negotiable in life.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Becky Mitchell, Colorado's lead negotiator, said the Lower Basin plan is a good first step but doesn't do enough to protect Lake Powell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Critics say the system could unfairly push home sellers to make deals with buyers represented by other Compass agents, resulting in the brokerage collecting commission from both sides of the transaction.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Even after recent share declines, short sellers have largely held their ground.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The attack was swiftly condemned by mediator Pakistan and other countries.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Negotiations are being conducted through Pakistani mediators.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Replacement ballots are being sent to voters to correct the vendor error.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The event featured carnival rides, games, live entertainment and vendors serving various ethnic food, drinks and desserts.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Without those intermediaries, creatives need to create their own stages.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Official data showed a steep drop in imports from China, but Keynes and Bown argue the trade largely rerouted through Vietnam, Mexico, and other intermediaries, with some companies simply underreporting values on customs forms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The debate also reflected the broader political moment, with several candidates positioning themselves either as defenders of California’s current direction or as agents of course correction on public safety, cost of living, and trust in government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The actor and Louis Vuitton ambassador posed at Palais des Festivals during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival wearing the black leather pair just under the knee, with a wide pull-on shaft left open around the calf.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The cruise line established its Global Fresh Fish Program in 2023, with celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto as the program’s ambassador.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On top of that, those making money on clips tend to be the middlemen clippers, rather than the original creators.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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