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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
One of the most effective proactive steps is removing your personal data from people-search sites and other data brokers.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The most effective listing presentations are built around thoughtful questions, careful listening and a clear demonstration that the broker truly understands the assignment.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
What my broker said is not right now, unfortunately.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Still, the specifics of the case involving No. 111 stumped several brokers who regularly deal with the ultrawealthy.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The most effective listing presentations are built around thoughtful questions, careful listening and a clear demonstration that the broker truly understands the assignment.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
What my broker said is not right now, unfortunately.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Still, the specifics of the case involving No. 111 stumped several brokers who regularly deal with the ultrawealthy.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
Noun
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Many believe that Andrew's daughter Beatrice, a skilled negotiator and networker, acted as his wrangler.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Nonetheless, the current talks with representatives of the Cuban government has resonated differently, in good part because the chief negotiator for the United States is Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants who grew up in Miami and who enjoys broad credibility in the exile community.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 narcotics purchases, primarily fentanyl, from various sellers, including Echevarria, according to court records.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The attendee also said the provision could limit the ability of real estate agents to get the best price for the seller.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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So Athena acts as a mediator who puts an end to the fighting?—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode, the peacemaking mission between Josh and Seth, in rural Montana, completely falls apart, and the mediator—who explains that this is his first official mediation—mostly just stands there as the neighbors trade insults and issue threats.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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There will also be a children’s area, a beer and sake garden, food for sale and merchant vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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This year, more than 60 food vendors filled the Monte Carlo Ballroom parking lot in Norcross.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been described as someone with close ties to commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and as a key intermediary between them and his father.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Under this model, airlines, hotels, and other end-service providers may benefit, while intermediaries such as ticket booking platforms and price comparison websites may see their roles weakened.—
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CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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On the agent side, depending on the complexity of the work and the amount of agent involvement, clients are very willing to pay for that.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors asked the city to contact an FBI agent to comply with the subpoena.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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No one was surprised to see Robbie, a Chanel ambassador, at the fashion house's Paris Fashion Week show on Monday, March 9.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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There is no middleman, no insurance company.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Clase’s lawyers also requested severance from another co-defendant, Robinson Vasquez Germosen, who is accused of serving as a middleman between Clase and bettors in the Dominican Republic.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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