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 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 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 As outlined during the trial, Zilis often served as a go-between for Musk and the OpenAI founders as their relationship soured. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-between

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between

Noun

For remote routes, a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon is worth the investment.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
But while companies crafted the message as consumers watched, today, that messenger looks different—and so does the business of advertising.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of messenger

Noun

Before the latest strikes, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, seeking to revive diplomacy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
That said, reports that regional mediators have presented both countries with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire could put last month's memorandum of understanding back on track.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

According to prosecutors, Gelacio had met up with a drug courier while docked in Ecuador, and agreed to transport the cocaine to a drug cartel in Mexico while en route to California.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Following their instructions, my father went to his bank, wired $300,000 to a nearby coin dealer, purchased gold, and handed it to a courier sent to his home.

— Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

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Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance — the administration’s lead negotiator with Iran — has suggested that military force alone won’t be enough to fully dismantle Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of negotiator

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Each of them is a working ambassador for the brand, and each was brought into the partnership by Agarwal personally rather than through agency intermediaries.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 July 2026
But the league has gone beyond explaining its side to the intermediaries known as the media.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Anderson talked about the importance of fostering a good relationship with your FLO, or finds liaison officer, who decides whether or not something is recordable.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

The payment network is the middleman in that transaction, sending information between the merchant and the card issuer.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
This House study committee will examine these middlemen with a hearing Thursday that will include testimony from pharmacists and hospitals.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of middleman

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Utilities are emerging as a key broker – designing agreements that power data centers while protecting ratepayers.

— Melody Birmingham, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Outright price discounts are much less common than incentives, according to Nikita Idiri, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026