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 Testimony during the three-day hearing revealed Gray’s mother, Marcee Gray, helped fuel this obsession and even acted as a go-between to get photos and writings posted to online crime message boards after Gray’s arrest. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Separately, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Roman Abramovich acted as a go-between for messages between Kyiv and Moscow. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-between

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between

Noun

Jill’s approach to being First Lady was to act as Joe’s lead messenger, and this suited Bernal, who had gained his knowledge of policy indirectly as a scheduler and advance man.

— Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
The medications work by blocking certain chemical messengers in the part of the brain that regulates body temperature and manages sleep/wake cycles, according to the guidance.

— Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of messenger

Noun

For years, Qatar has been a friendly country to Lebanon and a mediator for domestic and international political crises in the region.

— Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has played a mediator role at times in the region.

— Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

Prior to that, the Johnsons ran their business out of a former funeral home that required a white intermediary to purchase it.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Traditional festivals are events where content is typically presented to industry professionals and the press, who then act as intermediaries, bringing that content to the general public.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Military liaison officers were assisting families at hospitals in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Wainwright.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The judicial department’s efforts to address the problematic videos included reaching out to creators directly, submitting violation reports to YouTube about particular videos, and reaching out to a YouTube government liaison, Karrer said.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

According to the complaint, an internal review found that just five brokers controlled 6,345 Ticketmaster accounts holding 246,407 tickets.

— James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
These services help identify data brokers and people-search websites that may have your information.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026