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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
Some brokers, including Schwab, will handle the auction paperwork for you at no cost.
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
That information can come from data broker sites, which collect public records, marketing data, social media activity and family connections into searchable profiles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The trade’s path to Kalshi traveled through firms whose jobs — insurers, brokers, market-makers — would be familiar to anyone on Wall Street.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Back in February Kalshi also struck a hedging deal with broker Game Point Capital so that sports teams can hedge performance bonus payouts.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
That information can come from data broker sites, which collect public records, marketing data, social media activity and family connections into searchable profiles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The trade’s path to Kalshi traveled through firms whose jobs — insurers, brokers, market-makers — would be familiar to anyone on Wall Street.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Back in February Kalshi also struck a hedging deal with broker Game Point Capital so that sports teams can hedge performance bonus payouts.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
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Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But Iran’s top negotiator is staying at the table, a sign that a deal could still be reached.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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There is, however, still a gap between buyer and seller expectations, but the global bid-ask spread has narrowed significantly since the market bottom in 2023.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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With sellers holding out for pre-rate-hike valuations and buyers unwilling to pay them, deal flow essentially froze.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Iran had warned that an Israeli attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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This new round of talks comes as Pakistan has been attempting to position itself as a regional mediator in the wake of the US-Iran war.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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These six cities stand out for street food vendors who make vegetarian and vegan eating easy, affordable and genuinely delicious.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The car, according to the listing, was maintained by Jaguar's Kensington branch in the 90s and then sold in February 1997 to a private vendor, just six months before Diana's death in a Paris car crash.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Law has traditionally required specialized training to interpret, institutional frameworks to apply, and professional intermediaries to access.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Thiel’s involvement, with D’Souza as the intermediary to Hogan attorney Charles Harder, was exposed after the verdict.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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The third-year wide receiver and the Panthers agreed to a three-year, $34 million contract extension Thursday, according to Coker’s agent, Matt Glose.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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If an agent doesn't need persistent access, don't give it any.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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To bring the concept to life, Zegna relocated a large team from Italy, including tailors, stylists, brand ambassadors and creative staff.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Buying bonds in the secondary market, at least 100 at a time, and holding to maturity will result in middlemen costs of more like $6 a year per $100,000 invested.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Game Point went to Greenlight Commodities, a specialist in renewable energy credits that has shifted to serving as a middleman for institutions looking to place bets on prediction markets.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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