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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
There’s a person called a go-between, who can summon the dead and arrange a meeting?
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Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Two men hired in the scheme, Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, as well as go-between Magbanua, are also serving lengthy sentences, according to The Associated Press.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Wallets, coins, and rings are carelessly passed around this little society, and messages are corrupted—from Orsino’s wooing of Olivia, which is accidentally undone by his own go-between, Viola, to the letters that deceive Malvolio.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
That was the work of a go-between.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Two men hired in the scheme, Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, as well as go-between Magbanua, are also serving lengthy sentences, according to The Associated Press.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Wallets, coins, and rings are carelessly passed around this little society, and messages are corrupted—from Orsino’s wooing of Olivia, which is accidentally undone by his own go-between, Viola, to the letters that deceive Malvolio.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
That was the work of a go-between.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But mediators often can pay a steep price for their efforts.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Winning lottery numbers are sponsored byJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the center is Bryan (Austin Abrams), an ordinary medical courier whose routine delivery job turns into a nightmare when he gets caught in the epidemic.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Under Maduro, Rodríguez consolidated his role as a top negotiator and power broker.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Analysts estimate that China has accounted for more than 90% of Iran’s oil trade in recent years, imported through intermediaries.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rubio was a driving force for the overthrow of Maduro, and now is the chief intermediary with his successor, former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Call Emmanuel George, the museum’s community liaison, at 954-628-6143.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the summer of 2023, the agent approached the RCMP sergeant posted to Los Angeles as a liaison officer.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some fishermen plan to sell directly off their boats at Pier 45 and Pier 47, cutting out the middleman.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The council is like the middleman when making decisions, Indianapolis' Hart said.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
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Online broker Robinhood is widening its own offerings.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker and the founder and CEO of The Agency RE, a global real estate brokerage.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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