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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 and mediator Pakistan have said the agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, included an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Pakistan has served as a mediator between the two countries.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
15 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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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Participants at one rally in Tehran on Saturday demanded the resignations of Araghchi and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to social media videos.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 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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Carpiuc acted as a middleman, and Pochynok allegedly was recruited to record video of the fires so Lavrynovych could get paid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The film presents the middleman as both essential and exploitative.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Doral real estate broker George Pino, who is charged in a boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Traditionally, for example, a fund relies on prime brokers at an investment bank to settle the exchange of securities for cash.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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