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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
Thank you to @mecum_auctions and my broker @kcmvp @beverlyhillsmotoring for representing me at the auction.
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Her second husband, Jonathan Miller, a commercial real estate broker, died in 2022.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Ryan Almaleh, industrial broker with Avison Young, said the market for enormous warehouses has slowed in the metro area.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Agencies can also buy location data from brokers.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Her second husband, Jonathan Miller, a commercial real estate broker, died in 2022.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Ryan Almaleh, industrial broker with Avison Young, said the market for enormous warehouses has slowed in the metro area.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Agencies can also buy location data from brokers.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
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Police said the teen barricaded himself inside the home when officers arrived at the scene, which led to them calling SWAT and a crisis negotiator.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS DEAL BREAKER – Government shutdown looms as key negotiator withdraws support for funding package.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Global funds remain net sellers of shares, while heavy bond issuance continues to weigh on debt markets.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rockwood Capital was the seller of the 16-acre tech campus, which totals 289,000 square feet, according to the public documents.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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An independent mediator, the nurses unions and Kaiser were all scheduled to be back at the negotiation table for a new labor contract.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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With continued support of mediators, nurses plan on bargaining daily to settle fair contracts that protect patient and nurse safety.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Over 170 artists and vendors line the streets.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sunday’s festivities included a community yoga session on the new lawn and the Sunny Side Up Market featuring local vendors.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While banks can serve as financial intermediaries for countless transactions, their role in the precious metals market differs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the time, Border Patrol agents were conducting enforcement operations in the area when civilians blew whistles and shouted, forcing authorities to tell the crowd to stay on the sidewalk in order to steer clear of law enforcement activity.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After another pause, the agent in the black beanie raises his gun again, and five more shots are fired.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Learn how to channel the same luxurious look seen in Jenner's iconic home tour, straight from the paint brand's ambassador and color consultant himself.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bill also drew opposition from the Florida Retail Federation, which represents pharmacies, and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, which represents pharmacy benefit managers, which act as sort of middlemen with insurers, pharmacies and drug companies.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Utilities are increasingly reluctant to arrange grid connection deals with middlemen like real estate firms, preferring to deal directly with the tech companies.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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