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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
Encourage them to present their solutions, ideas and progress rather than rely on you as the go-between.
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Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As rain trickled down, officials with the International Committee of the Red Cross — which has served as the go-between during the exchanges — placed the four coffins in white vehicles.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The skin microbiome is a go-between, interacting with both our body’s internal world and the external world.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazon will act as a go-between, connecting customers to local dealerships that will remain the final sellers of the vehicles.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As rain trickled down, officials with the International Committee of the Red Cross — which has served as the go-between during the exchanges — placed the four coffins in white vehicles.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The skin microbiome is a go-between, interacting with both our body’s internal world and the external world.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazon will act as a go-between, connecting customers to local dealerships that will remain the final sellers of the vehicles.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
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One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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The researchers then sought to gain a deeper understanding of the biology underlying the connection between melatonin secretion and ADHD symptoms by examining levels of the inflammatory messenger interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the children’s blood.—
Paul McClure
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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Khalil worked as a mediator between protesters and Columbia University during protests on the campus in 2023 and 2024.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The suit — an obstacle to CBS parent Paramount Global’s deal to merge with Skydance Media — has gone to a mediator.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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Then, at the age of 23, came a life-altering courier flight to Europe.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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National courier Canada Post has seen its own union delivery workers institute an overtime ban after failing to reach terms on a contract extension last month.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
16 June 2025
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Regulating pharmacy benefits managers A measure designed to rein in the practices of pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs — companies that act as intermediaries between drugmakers, insurance corporations and pharmacies — was approved with broad bipartisan support and is backed by Pritzker.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In 2023, county officials scuttled negotiations by refusing to continue serving as an intermediary between the company and ICE after loud opposition from residents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Goldstein will lead the planning, research and execution of exhibitions, serving as a liaison among exhibitors, other cultural institutions, the public and others.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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During the 2024 demonstrations on campus, Khalil served as a liaison between students protesting the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and school administrators.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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There’s no middleman, there’s no subscription costs, unless that artist chooses to do that.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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Reports over the weekend suggested the pharmacy giant was looking to close all 23 of its stores in the state, ahead of legislation which prevents drug middlemen, known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), from owning and operating pharmacies.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Consider a personal data removal service: Scammers often start by gathering information about you from public records and data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Ninus Malan, a broker for Majesty Real Estate, said an aggressive incentive is needed because San Diego is consistently among the most expensive cities in the country.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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On Saturday, Iran's UN ambassador said 78 people had been killed and more than 320 wounded since the start of Israel's attack.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Iranian ambassador to the United Nations Saeed Amir Iravani said Friday that the Israeli strikes had thus far killed 78 people, the majority of them civilians, and injured more than 320.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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