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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
Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
Yanoff is one of the commercial brokers shepherding the move.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
The state alleges Netflix then shared or disclosed portions of that information to commercial data brokers and advertising technology firms, allowing the data to be combined with information collected elsewhere online to create detailed consumer profiles.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The brokers who sit in the middle of that system, connecting shippers who need capacity with carriers who have it, operate in one of the most competitive and unforgiving corners of commerce.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The strength comes as real estate brokers and business leaders warn that a new second-home tax will chase away the New York wealthy and their valuable spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Alongside the sharp exchanges about Section 702, lawmakers are also debating whether to introduce new restrictions on the government’s ability to purchase data from third-party data brokers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Instead of spending hours submitting individual opt-out forms, a data removal service sends removal requests to 420+ data brokers on your behalf-and keeps sending them when your data reappears.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation was inspired by proposals that have emerged in other states, most notably California’s Delete Act, a new law that allows consumers to request that data brokers delete their personal data.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 12 May 2026
Yanoff is one of the commercial brokers shepherding the move.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
The state alleges Netflix then shared or disclosed portions of that information to commercial data brokers and advertising technology firms, allowing the data to be combined with information collected elsewhere online to create detailed consumer profiles.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The brokers who sit in the middle of that system, connecting shippers who need capacity with carriers who have it, operate in one of the most competitive and unforgiving corners of commerce.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The strength comes as real estate brokers and business leaders warn that a new second-home tax will chase away the New York wealthy and their valuable spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Alongside the sharp exchanges about Section 702, lawmakers are also debating whether to introduce new restrictions on the government’s ability to purchase data from third-party data brokers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Instead of spending hours submitting individual opt-out forms, a data removal service sends removal requests to 420+ data brokers on your behalf-and keeps sending them when your data reappears.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The legislation was inspired by proposals that have emerged in other states, most notably California’s Delete Act, a new law that allows consumers to request that data brokers delete their personal data.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 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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Department stores, and sellers of electronics and appliances, saw payrolls shrink.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Vangalis said the facility also benefits small-business sellers in Minnesota, as 60% of Amazon’s sales are from small and independent sellers.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Besides those figures holding mufflers and tires, others were outfitted as cowboys, Indians, lumberjacks (often known as Paul Bunyans), astronauts, chefs, dentists, golfers, hot dog vendors, race-car drivers, pirates and service-station attendants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Employee equity compensation transactions and accounts managed by advisors or intermediaries through Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions® are subject to different commission schedules.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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And so the degree to which that changes, the degree to which gas prices continue to fluctuate, and whether or not the administration can come to more agreement with Iranian officials and the intermediaries there in the Middle East, all of those factors are going to be important to watch.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Police said over the course of several months, Bierly made fraudulent transactions at more than a dozen vehicle or trailer dealers across Westmoreland County.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In Europe, the trend has been led by art collectors and dealers.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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On top of that, those making money on clips tend to be the middlemen clippers, rather than the original creators.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Our senators aren’t listening to us Few things in life are worse than listening to endless hold music when connecting to live customer service agents at your bank, utility, or airline.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Kerr had been meeting with media agents, Front Office Sports reported the week after the season ended, signaling a sign that the coach might return to broadcasting.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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“Brokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brokers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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