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 In May, the agency also placed limits on a data broker that the agency began investigating in 2022. — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 On the same street, brokers are struggling to fill storefronts that have been vacant for years, with asking rents as high as $142 per square foot. — Lila Barth, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 This tour represents Brooks’ latest effort to push back against music industry headwinds — specifically, spiraling ticket prices and bots or brokers snatching up prime tickets during onsales before fans have access. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026 There may be fewer brokers CMS in September issued a rule that places a moratorium on brokers new to offering ACA coverage. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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
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  • Start your trick-or-treating as early as noon at local businesses and stick around for family-friendly fun, vendors, entertainment, and of course the parade and costume contest.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The gap between the two lines is the margin the vendor took from you.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendor
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  • That may be true, but there was also a more earthly intermediary in Brockhampton’s Merlyn Wood.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Groups such as Yes Brasil in Florida and the Congresso Conservador Brasileiro in Massachusetts bring together supporters, Brazilian politicians and the immigrant community, and can act as intermediaries with American conservative circles.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026
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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
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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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  • Llusia-Lindh immediately cut out the middlemen, went directly to factories and aspired to make a luxury product while keeping a lid on prices — and giving back.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Industry middlemen acted like a cartel, making sure things never had the potential to change.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
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