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 Testimony during the three-day hearing revealed Gray’s mother, Marcee Gray, helped fuel this obsession and even acted as a go-between to get photos and writings posted to online crime message boards after Gray’s arrest. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Separately, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Roman Abramovich acted as a go-between for messages between Kyiv and Moscow. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-between

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between

Noun

Michael is known as the warrior leader of the heavenly hosts, Gabriel as the heavenly messenger, and Raphael as God’s healer or helper (in the book of Tobit).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
When a health threat arrives, the messenger is already a familiar face.

— Michelle A. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of messenger

Noun

Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian ombudsman and his country's chief negotiator in the talks, said the ceasefire would take effect across the Kherson region and neighboring areas essential to the operation.

— BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Here’s a first look at Minnie Driver as a hostage negotiator in Paramount+‘s tense heist thriller The Day.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

That may be true, but there was also a more earthly intermediary in Brockhampton’s Merlyn Wood.

— Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Groups such as Yes Brasil in Florida and the Congresso Conservador Brasileiro in Massachusetts bring together supporters, Brazilian politicians and the immigrant community, and can act as intermediaries with American conservative circles.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Llusia-Lindh immediately cut out the middlemen, went directly to factories and aspired to make a luxury product while keeping a lid on prices — and giving back.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Industry middlemen acted like a cartel, making sure things never had the potential to change.

— Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of middleman

Noun

At one bank, the attacker breached a loan progress inquiry service used by financial brokers; at another, an employee mobile work-support system.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
These services can help remove personal information from data broker websites that collect and sell details such as names, addresses and phone numbers.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026