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 Beyond GoodRx, data brokers, people-search sites and other companies also collect biometrics, demographic information, browsing histories and other personal records. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 The Real Wolf of Wall Street, the Paramount+ documentary series about the life of broker Jordan Belfort, is headed to the UK and Australia. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 Chuck Bonfiglio is the 2026 Florida Realtors president and broker-owner of AAA Realty Group. — Chuck Bonfiglio, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Data brokers collect and sell details such as your email address, phone number and information about your family. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 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
  • Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, a Hialeah police officer and the city’s lead negotiator, eventually told the firefighters’ union that the administration’s proposal was its best and final offer.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Christina Hajagos-Clausen, director for the textile, garment, shoe and leather sector at IndustriALL, a negotiator for the Accord, said that the organization is pleased to see Hugo Boss back in the Pakistan agreement.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
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  • Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Franchises get divided in the buyers or sellers category at this time of year, and people debate if (insert name here) is worth trading a late-round pick for.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of seller
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  • Qatar is among the nations that have acted as mediators between the two sides for months.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In this way, the child often takes on the role of a confidant, mentor, or mediator within their household.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
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  • The block party event includes DJ and live music (curated by Grammy Award winner Quetzel Flores), altars, storytelling stage, art workshops, a Muertos Market, and food vendors.
    — Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Even when oil prices surged, oilfield equipment vendors — which constitute a $250 billion global market — didn’t often benefit, since most production companies moved to defend their balance sheets rather than rush to drill more.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of vendor
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  • In another instance, Binger reports that an African intermediary placed varied lengths of straw on the ground to indicate the distances between localities in the Kong region.
    — Thomas J Bassett, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Aon is increasingly positioning itself not simply as a broker connecting companies with existing insurers, but as an intermediary helping create new pools of capital to absorb complex risks.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary
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  • The Information reported that Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has discussed humanoid robots internally as a potential physical embodiment of the company’s Muse AI agent.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • To tout their readiness for the midterms, Fulton County officials invited media to the same sprawling elections hub where FBI agents seized more than 650 boxes of ballots and other 2020 election records nine months ago.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of agent
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  • Under Milei and Lula, Argentina and Brazil have had a rocky relationship, which took a decisive turn for the worse in July when Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Milei insulted Brazilian officials while in the country.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Gymshark — which is currently making a push into pilates — announced Megan Thee Stallion as its first brand ambassador.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
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  • There could also be a bipartisan pushback on the rising cost of hospital care as well as pharmacy benefit managers, which act as middlemen to negotiate drug prices and rebates on behalf of insurers and employers.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But the savings were small, and its drug-middleman business — known as a pharmacy-benefit manager — became a political drag.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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