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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
Image Critics point out that Qatar’s role as a go-between for the Gaza conflict is the result of its willingness to let many of Hamas’s top political officials live there.
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Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Kasie discovers that the Poet used jeweler Gemma Wood (Michelle Lukes) as a go-between to broker deals with anonymous clients, so Torres goes undercover as the man himself since news of his death hasn't left NCIS HQ.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Encourage them to present their solutions, ideas and progress rather than rely on you as the go-between.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As rain trickled down, officials with the International Committee of the Red Cross — which has served as the go-between during the exchanges — placed the four coffins in white vehicles.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Kasie discovers that the Poet used jeweler Gemma Wood (Michelle Lukes) as a go-between to broker deals with anonymous clients, so Torres goes undercover as the man himself since news of his death hasn't left NCIS HQ.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Encourage them to present their solutions, ideas and progress rather than rely on you as the go-between.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As rain trickled down, officials with the International Committee of the Red Cross — which has served as the go-between during the exchanges — placed the four coffins in white vehicles.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
Noun
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In this passionate Fire sign, the messenger planet speaks with confidence, courage and a dramatic flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Still, the messenger turned out to be the perfect plus-one for a dinner at Le Jardinier New York.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Paramount has no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to President Trump other than those set forth in the settlement proposed by the mediator and accepted by the parties.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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Union officials and company negotiators are meeting in the presence of a federal mediator, but apparently have not found middle ground since about 450 workers walked off the job on Tuesday.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The courier came to collect tens of thousands from the woman.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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After locking out its 2,100 union couriers, truck drivers and warehouse workers on June 8, the workers went on strike and began picketing the package delivery firm’s 18 facilities.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Instant settlement on the blockchain for payments and cutting out clearinghouses and other intermediaries is a massive undertaking.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Prosecutors said Delgado acted as an intermediary to place a nominal owner as the head of Hucel Custom Med Inc., while other co-conspirators coordinated the phony claims for durable medical equipment products that the beneficiaries did not need.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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At the meeting, Redwood’s thimerosal presentation faced broad pushback from ACIP liaison members — experts from certain health and medical groups who do not vote but often advise and weigh in on discussions.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Multiple liaison members of the panel, representing outside groups, objected to the committee bypassing the rigorous, usually monthslong CDC systemic review process that studies evidence on the need, impact and feasibility of new recommendations.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Genius will remain the middleman between the NFL’s official data feed and sportsbooks looking to build markets off the fastest possible in-game information.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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UCHealth has sued thousands of patients using third parties or debt collection middlemen in recent years, a practice that is examined in new research by academics at the George Washington University Law School, Stanford University’s Clinical Excellence Research Center and Fisher’s group.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
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Work with a broker or consultant who specializes in business sales to connect with the right buyers and negotiate favorable terms.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Reputable third-party companies that specialize in booking DVC stays by acting as brokers between members and outside guests shouldn't be impacted by the update.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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International attendance at the ribbon-cutting was limited to the Russian ambassador and staff, a nod to Pyongyang’s growing alignment with Moscow amid deepening isolation from the West under Kim’s authoritarian regime.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Much of Norway’s Coastal Kitchen’s success is thanks to Hurtigruten’s culinary ambassadors, who collaborate with the onboard chefs to create menus that authentically represent Norway’s culinary culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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