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 My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 According to Axios, Bondi will be the go-between for the government and the executives on the panel. — Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for go-between

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Noun

An mRNA vaccine, or messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine, is a type of immunization that uses a copy of a molecule called messenger RNA to help the body create an effective immune response.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Separately, the federal tech ministry has also asked Meta’s WhatsApp messenger to delay the launch of its new usernames feature — which allows users to connect without sharing numbers — over impersonation and digital arrest concerns.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of messenger

Noun

As a mediator in the Orlando area, the majority of my cases in small claims court were related to debt collection cases initiated by debt collectors.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
The administration has been told by regional mediators that a deal between Iran and Oman on the crucial waterway could be finalized in the coming days, the official said.

— Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

According to Maria Palladini, former special agent for the Fish and Wildlife Service, Molt had a habit of taking couriers and dealers under his wing only to betray them.

— Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
In 2018, a young man named Hu Anyan found work in Beijing as a courier, after stints as a convenience-store clerk, a bicycle salesman, and a security guard.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of courier

Noun

Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers’ executive VP of football operations and owner Jed York’s right-hand man and chief contract negotiator for nearly a quarter of a century, is stepping aside to focus on Leeds United and Rangers FC.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Today that someone is David Kolen, a thirtysomething labor negotiator from Chicago at Eaux Claires with two friends.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

Conventional property transfers usually involve several intermediaries that can range from a variety of agents and banks to a number of title companies, all of which can add time to the closing process.

— K.H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026
This involves borrowing and lending crypto without relying on a financial intermediary, such as a bank.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

The goal is to have the NCAA create awareness, educate athletes on how to protect themselves and their information and to serve as liaison to help connect victims to available resources.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Lee took up his post in Japan in September 2024 and last year became the first Taiwanese representative from the liaison office to attend the Hiroshima and Nagasaki ceremonies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

Most competitors don’t have their own infrastructure and act more as a middleman between other providers.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
But to keep his business afloat, Drossos is meticulous about stocking meat items that won’t be wasted and partners with local growers to carry specialty Mexican herbs without cutting a profit to a middleman.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of middleman

Noun

It is owned by Ancient Manaagement LLP, which includes yacht broker Burgess and auction house Sotheby’s among its holdings.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In June, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued guidance to help banks spot patterns tied to unlawful employment, labor brokers, shell companies, payroll tax evasion and identity theft.

— Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026