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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
Phil Immel, broker associate, Pacific Sotheby’s —Friends and family are great for many wonderful things.
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
But last year, Indian artists saw the largest surge in demand of any nationality, according to art broker Artsy.
—Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
In addition to the returns of Luther, Benji, and Ilsa, Vanessa Kirby makes her debut as arms broker Alanna Mitsopolis, a.k.a.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Both are involved in South Florida real estate — Barreto is a Coral Gables developer and Pino is a Doral real estate broker.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
But last year, Indian artists saw the largest surge in demand of any nationality, according to art broker Artsy.
—Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
In addition to the returns of Luther, Benji, and Ilsa, Vanessa Kirby makes her debut as arms broker Alanna Mitsopolis, a.k.a.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Both are involved in South Florida real estate — Barreto is a Coral Gables developer and Pino is a Doral real estate broker.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
Noun
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The new owner was able to buy the building at a price that was far below what the sellers paid for the high-profile property, a review of county documents shows.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The law does have an exception for cases in which a manufacturer or seller knowingly aids and abets criminal sales.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Khalil worked as a mediator between protesters and Columbia University during protests on the campus in 2023 and 2024.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The suit — an obstacle to CBS parent Paramount Global’s deal to merge with Skydance Media — has gone to a mediator.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., included a stage with musical acts and a variety of speakers, food trucks and booths with vendors and community information.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2025
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The Colemans married in 1992 and first began working together as food vendors for Miami-Dade Public Schools.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Regulating pharmacy benefits managers A measure designed to rein in the practices of pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs — companies that act as intermediaries between drugmakers, insurance corporations and pharmacies — was approved with broad bipartisan support and is backed by Pritzker.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Without warning, heavily armed agents handcuffed employees, pushed the manager against a wall, used flash-bang grenades on members of the community, and turned a peaceful dining establishment into a scene of fear, confusion and trauma.—
Andrew Nietor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Then in September, a Secret Service agent spotted the muzzle of a rifle sticking out of a fence in bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club while scouting the course ahead of Trump.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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As for other content throughout the season, Love Island Australia star Callum Hole and Love Island USA alum Cely Vasquez will be serving as social ambassadors.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Johnson wore a sleek strapless Ferragamo look on Thursday for an event celebrating her new role as a Roberto Coin global ambassador.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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However, Thrifty was the perfect middleman for my working-class family, offering nearly the latter’s variety at close to the former’s pricing.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Semler emphasized the importance of early detection and noted that healthcare could benefit from adopting principles found in Bitcoin’s design, such as decentralization, transparency, and reducing reliance on middlemen.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Genji’s liaisons, each marked by an exchange of poems, succeed one another so divertingly that their sorrows accumulate by stealth.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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The office's legislative liaison, Steve Knudson, declined comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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