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as in negotiators
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 sellers
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 brokers
And packaging languishing properties is a fairly common tactic, brokers say.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Rates can vary significantly between banks, credit unions, online lenders and mortgage brokers, after all, as different lenders have different funding costs, risk models and business goals, which can result in noticeably different rate offers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Aside from the gas sales tax diversion, the budget draws on $200 million in new revenue from a per-user tax on large social media companies, $300 million from extending a cap on corporate deductions for operating losses on state taxes and about $60 million from a new tax on cryptocurrency brokers.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Refunds reached the bank accounts of the first successful applicants on May 12, about three weeks after American importers and their customs brokers could start submitting claims through an online system, according to CBP.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The experienced brokers understand this.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Concerns that brokers would require trading in Avis to be in cash caused short-sellers to rush into the market to cover their positions.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
For example, in the insurance industry, my relationships with brokers were critical to success.
—Tony Beal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
These services send removal requests to data brokers on your behalf and keep monitoring for reappearing listings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Rates can vary significantly between banks, credit unions, online lenders and mortgage brokers, after all, as different lenders have different funding costs, risk models and business goals, which can result in noticeably different rate offers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Aside from the gas sales tax diversion, the budget draws on $200 million in new revenue from a per-user tax on large social media companies, $300 million from extending a cap on corporate deductions for operating losses on state taxes and about $60 million from a new tax on cryptocurrency brokers.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Refunds reached the bank accounts of the first successful applicants on May 12, about three weeks after American importers and their customs brokers could start submitting claims through an online system, according to CBP.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The experienced brokers understand this.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Concerns that brokers would require trading in Avis to be in cash caused short-sellers to rush into the market to cover their positions.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
For example, in the insurance industry, my relationships with brokers were critical to success.
—Tony Beal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
These services send removal requests to data brokers on your behalf and keep monitoring for reappearing listings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brokers
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, Jim advised investors to wait a day or two to let all the sellers be flushed out and give the stock a chance to stabilize.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Depop has also released a festival edit and a Governors Ball x Depop collection with a series of six genre-specific edits available in the app — translating music into shoppable looks sourced from the platform’s sellers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Baltimore's Mayor's Office said the Penn North community, backed by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), Safe Streets, and Catholic Charities, achieved the milestone with more than 100 mediators, 45 community events, and anti-violence messaging.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Satellite venues where key vendors also concentrate include the Grand Hilai in Nangang and the Grand Hyatt in Xinyi.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The festival will include various performances, entertainment, vendors, food trucks and more.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The biggest of these is that trades of blockchain-base stocks can settle almost instantly, versus a conventional process that relies on Wall Street intermediaries that require a day or more to finalize a transaction.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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O'Brien met with Penn and the businessman, Elias Kwaham, to strategize how the pair could act as intermediaries with the regime.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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With the purchases of Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International expected to be completed by the end of the summer, the casino industry is keeping an eye on what new ownership could mean for Las Vegas job losses, especially as more casinos move away from live dealers.—
KSNV Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2026
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Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Then, opportunistic middlemen, with one foot in the private sector and the other in the security state, offered the founders protection—in return for a piece of their fast-growing companies.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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PBMs serve as middlemen between health insurers, drug makers and pharmacies.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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“Brokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brokers. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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