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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
The parking spaces and wine cellars are also meted out sparingly, according to brokers, with preference going to the buyers of the larger units.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
But Robinhood’s commission-free model was key to driving growth, forcing major online brokers such as Charles Schwab and E-Trade to eliminate trading fees.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported a rise in deepfake schemes aimed at banks, insurers, mortgage brokers, and casino operators.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Taylor told the Pioneer Press last week his company is hiring brokers seeking potential developers.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Newmark brokers Josh Pons, Andrew Blaustein and Rider Stoglin represented Fivetran in the new lease.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Agencies can also buy location data from brokers.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Tens of thousands of Californians have already signed up for the state's new tool to try and stop their data from being sold by brokers, officials say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
In China's equity market, leverage primarily comes from margin financing, in which investors borrow from brokers to buy shares, amplifying both gains and losses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
But Robinhood’s commission-free model was key to driving growth, forcing major online brokers such as Charles Schwab and E-Trade to eliminate trading fees.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported a rise in deepfake schemes aimed at banks, insurers, mortgage brokers, and casino operators.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Taylor told the Pioneer Press last week his company is hiring brokers seeking potential developers.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Newmark brokers Josh Pons, Andrew Blaustein and Rider Stoglin represented Fivetran in the new lease.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Agencies can also buy location data from brokers.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Tens of thousands of Californians have already signed up for the state's new tool to try and stop their data from being sold by brokers, officials say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
In China's equity market, leverage primarily comes from margin financing, in which investors borrow from brokers to buy shares, amplifying both gains and losses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 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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Even better, the brand’s best-sellers are available at Amazon.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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With corporate ownership, the corporations pay cash and the sellers benefit by getting their money immediately.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Neither side withdrew from the four-month-old ceasefire during its initial phase, as international mediators pressed Israel and Hamas toward subsequent steps.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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With continued support of mediators, nurses plan on bargaining daily to settle fair contracts that protect patient and nurse safety.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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But to help root out the fraud, many community colleges have turned to a growing marketplace of identity verification software vendors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 2025 farmers market also had more vendors than in its inaugural year.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Western Union records show Villanueva sent 12 payments totaling $1,615 to overseas intermediaries over a five-month period.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mantas has already held encouraging talks with insurers and intermediaries in markets including North America and the Middle East and expects to begin selling policies in the coming weeks.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The callers allegedly told victims they were implicated in crimes and instructed them to buy gold bars from legitimate dealers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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My advice is to internet shop for the best price and let dealers bid against each other for your business.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill also drew opposition from the Florida Retail Federation, which represents pharmacies, and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, which represents pharmacy benefit managers, which act as sort of middlemen with insurers, pharmacies and drug companies.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Utilities are increasingly reluctant to arrange grid connection deals with middlemen like real estate firms, preferring to deal directly with the tech companies.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Draft indictment detailed Epstein’s abuse The FBI started investigating Epstein in July 2006 and agents expected him to be indicted in May 2007, according to the newly records released.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, law enforcement leaders, civil rights advocates and other legal experts have decried how ICE agents and other federal officers have been flouting best practices when making street arrests, conducting crowd control and maintaining public safety amid mass protests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Brokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brokers. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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