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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
I won't act as go-between between you and your ex
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as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
acted as go-between for the two warring nations during the peace process
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Recent Examples of go-between
The aptly named Connect-OC served as a primary go-between that connected CSUF with the variety of local mental health resources.
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Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
My experiences as a go-between for my mother taught me to communicate better with my neighbors here in Italy.
—Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Mediators in Islamabad have acted as a go-between for Tehran and Washington after the US-Israeli assault on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes triggered regional violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mortensen’s lawyer Daniela Diaz said that her client is requesting that child visitation be supervised by a facility that can act as a go-between.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
My experiences as a go-between for my mother taught me to communicate better with my neighbors here in Italy.
—Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Mediators in Islamabad have acted as a go-between for Tehran and Washington after the US-Israeli assault on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes triggered regional violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mortensen’s lawyer Daniela Diaz said that her client is requesting that child visitation be supervised by a facility that can act as a go-between.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
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When light disappears in the evening, the pineal gland starts producing melatonin, the molecular messenger of darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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One of the body’s natural defense mechanisms against a virus like COVID or influenza is the release of cytokines, proteins that act as chemical messengers helping to coordinate the immune system’s response.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Pezeshkian is due Tuesday to visit Pakistan, which has played a key role as mediator between the US and Iran for months as the two sides work to find a final diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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But the talks also led to some agreements, mediators said, as technical talks continue this week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Before working with Firstwork, onboarding workers was chaotic, says courier growth and compliance manager Dasha Tarasenkova.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Legitimate emergencies don't require Venmo, wire transfers, or a courier showing up at your door.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will head the country’s delegation to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland, Iranian media outlet Saberin News reported Saturday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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We're joined by energy analyst Kevin Book of ClearView Energy Partners and Amos Hochstein, a former Biden White House senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The organizations have created The Booking Fair, a beta initiative that will connect 10 independent film teams directly with art house cinema programmers — no distributor intermediary required.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The direct ionic and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the prickly pear peel pigment and the wool fiber enabled by microwaving eliminates the need for a mordant intermediary.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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As members of the Arapahoe County Advisory Committee, Janet Becker-Wold and Edie Summers now serve as liaisons between county leaders and the community.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In a statement sent to the Star-Telegram, Lang Partners, the developer for The Railyard Modern Living, says the company was in constant communication with the neighborhood association through a liaison hired by the company.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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In simple terms, MPPT is an electronic middleman that constantly monitors the solar panel’s voltage and current, then adjusts the electrical load so the panel keeps operating near its most efficient point as sunlight changes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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The court heard that Carpuic was a middleman tasked with facilitating payment — which never came — and recruiting someone to film the fires.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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George Pino, a prominent South Florida real estate broker, was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of vessel homicide in connection with the Labor Day weekend boat crash.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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As of 2019, Fred was married to Rona Davis, a New York City real estate broker, per Billboard.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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