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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
The aptly named Connect-OC served as a primary go-between that connected CSUF with the variety of local mental health resources.
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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
Mediators in Islamabad have acted as a go-between for Tehran and Washington after the US-Israeli assault on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes triggered regional violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mortensen’s lawyer Daniela Diaz said that her client is requesting that child visitation be supervised by a facility that can act as a go-between.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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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
Mediators in Islamabad have acted as a go-between for Tehran and Washington after the US-Israeli assault on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes triggered regional violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mortensen’s lawyer Daniela Diaz said that her client is requesting that child visitation be supervised by a facility that can act as a go-between.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
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Resolutions passed on immigration and political violence Later Wednesday, SBC messengers approved a resolutions denouncing political violence and hateful speech.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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More than 11,000 delegates, known as messengers, were attending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Iran had warned that an Israeli attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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This new round of talks comes as Pakistan has been attempting to position itself as a regional mediator in the wake of the US-Iran war.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Legitimate emergencies don't require Venmo, wire transfers, or a courier showing up at your door.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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In Ohio and Indiana, people can order Powerball tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 June 2026
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Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But Iran’s top negotiator is staying at the table, a sign that a deal could still be reached.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Law has traditionally required specialized training to interpret, institutional frameworks to apply, and professional intermediaries to access.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Thiel’s involvement, with D’Souza as the intermediary to Hogan attorney Charles Harder, was exposed after the verdict.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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The project will include volunteers from the Community Action Committee, a group of people who serve as community liaisons and advocates in the Northside.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Buying bonds in the secondary market, at least 100 at a time, and holding to maturity will result in middlemen costs of more like $6 a year per $100,000 invested.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Game Point went to Greenlight Commodities, a specialist in renewable energy credits that has shifted to serving as a middleman for institutions looking to place bets on prediction markets.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Just over an hour into opening statements into the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial of George Pino, who crashed his boat into a Biscayne Bay channel marker almost four years ago, killing a teenage girl, the Doral real estate broker broke down in tears.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Duggan ran a few advertisements for the idea in April, and interested brokers reached out, said Bryant.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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