Thesaurus results for GO–BETWEEN

go-between

noun

ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn

Definition of go-between

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 Created in the wake of 9/11, 80 fusion centers now pockmark the country and serve as go-betweens for federal intelligence agencies and state and local law enforcement. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 The aptly named Connect-OC served as a primary go-between that connected CSUF with the variety of local mental health resources. — 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 As outlined during the trial, Zilis often served as a go-between for Musk and the OpenAI founders as their relationship soured. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-between

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between

Noun

For remote routes, a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon is worth the investment.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
But while companies crafted the message as consumers watched, today, that messenger looks different—and so does the business of advertising.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of messenger

Noun

According to prosecutors, Gelacio had met up with a drug courier while docked in Ecuador, and agreed to transport the cocaine to a drug cartel in Mexico while en route to California.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Following their instructions, my father went to his bank, wired $300,000 to a nearby coin dealer, purchased gold, and handed it to a courier sent to his home.

— Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of courier

Noun

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance — the administration’s lead negotiator with Iran — has suggested that military force alone won’t be enough to fully dismantle Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

Part of it, just mechanically, is journalistic outlets using themselves as intermediaries for their advertisers to give them access to politicians and to celebrities.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
This can be accomplished by using AI gateways, which serve as a protective intermediary.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 July 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Whether rest and restoration or flirty liaisons, day or night, all things great are at guests' fingertips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Many act as the public face, internal decision-maker, board liaison, fundraiser, staff leader and go-to person when something feels urgent.

— Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Similarly, the growth of e-commerce reduced the role of some retail middlemen while creating powerful new digital platforms.

— Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of middleman

Noun

Prime brokers Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America issued margin calls, and the fund ultimately sold its entire public equities book—longs and shorts alike—to a single unnamed buyer before Thursday’s open.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The prime brokers for the fund, Situational Awareness, have been rushing to raise cash to meet margin requirements, the people said.

— David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026