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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
Many importers, especially small- and medium-sized businesses, do not have ACE accounts, and have relied instead on their customs brokers to handle tariff transactions and the procurement of refunds.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Only parties known formally as importers of record who made tariff payments or authorized customs brokers who act on their behalf can file for tariff refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The refunds will be paid to importers and customs brokers, while consumers who paid higher prices because of the tariffs won’t necessarily get anything back.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Some brokers also offer flight insurance to cover logistical or mechanical disruptions, including replacement aircraft when needed.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Although many agents handle these tasks themselves to avoid the expense, some agents or brokers hire transaction coordinators on a pay-per-file basis to lighten the workload.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports on the tragic stories of victims of trucking accidents, and efforts to hold brokers accountable.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Customs brokers that paid import duties on behalf of an importer can also apply for a refund.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
In my third week at CBS, I was asked whether people should ditch their brokers and manage their own investments.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Only parties known formally as importers of record who made tariff payments or authorized customs brokers who act on their behalf can file for tariff refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The refunds will be paid to importers and customs brokers, while consumers who paid higher prices because of the tariffs won’t necessarily get anything back.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Some brokers also offer flight insurance to cover logistical or mechanical disruptions, including replacement aircraft when needed.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Although many agents handle these tasks themselves to avoid the expense, some agents or brokers hire transaction coordinators on a pay-per-file basis to lighten the workload.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports on the tragic stories of victims of trucking accidents, and efforts to hold brokers accountable.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Customs brokers that paid import duties on behalf of an importer can also apply for a refund.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
In my third week at CBS, I was asked whether people should ditch their brokers and manage their own investments.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 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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Watson said smokable products – including pre‑rolls – are among the industry's biggest sellers because customers rely on the faster onset for pain relief and sleep.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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So, while so many of the brand's best sellers are marked down on Amazon, now's the best time to stock up.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of the country's main mediators, Army Chief Asim Munir, traveled to Iran last week as part of this mediation effort.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some other gadget makers use chips from vendors like Qualcomm or Intel, giving those device companies less control over features like the camera or power management, for example.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump then began posting about ongoing talks on social media and speaking to several reporters by phone Friday morning as Pakistani intermediaries updated him on ongoing talks with Iranian officials in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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But neither Iran nor countries acting as intermediaries in the conflict have said Tehran has made such an agreement.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fire the bankers and cut out the Wall Street middlemen sucking value.—
Drew Warshaw,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now that movies no longer require big studios and powerful middlemen, money is shifting, too.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ashwin Sreenivas, president of AI startup Decagon, said the advent of coding agents has led to a number of shifts within his company.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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The action kicked off in the Bronx, where agents descended on a Selwyn Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Brokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brokers. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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