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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
Having served his function as the go-between, Lukashenko seems ready to step aside.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
West Hollywood man Arthur Kats, 51, allegedly served as the go-between, authorities said, collecting thousands of dollars in rent payments and setting up the house for game nights.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 July 2025
In order to avoid this, Vance says not to use the connected sibling as the go-between for intel about or indirect communication with the parent.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 16 July 2025
Bushey said he was approached by his former roommate, who was acting as a go-between with the Dowds.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
West Hollywood man Arthur Kats, 51, allegedly served as the go-between, authorities said, collecting thousands of dollars in rent payments and setting up the house for game nights.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 July 2025
In order to avoid this, Vance says not to use the connected sibling as the go-between for intel about or indirect communication with the parent.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 16 July 2025
Bushey said he was approached by his former roommate, who was acting as a go-between with the Dowds.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-between
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All three voter blocs strongly favored Mayor Scott’s message and policies over the approach, by both GOP and Democratic politicians, that focused only on police as messengers and policing as a response to concerns about crime.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The mysterious spirit animal messengers that Ji-noo sends, a tiger and a magpie who represent the nobles and commoners of many Korean folk tales, needed to be otherworldly without being fully demonic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the most recent stormy security cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, Zamir once again urged the ministers to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators that has been accepted by Hamas, the officials told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have agreed to work with a mediator to try to jump start the negotiations.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Explore the latest lottery news & results Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company has refused to agree to that stipulation, said Nico Coronado, Local 705’s chief negotiator.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Colorado’s negotiator, Becky Mitchell, said in a statement this week in response to Buschatzke’s comments that time is of the essence in the negotiations.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Cuban government requires all private enterprises to use state importing agencies as intermediaries.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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District community liaisons are working individually with families to connect them with resources and support, according to the Encinitas Union School District.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the Bronx though, the district attorney’s office has an eight-person unit which includes a chief, deputy chief, supervisor, forensic analyst, forensic science coordinator, DNA specialist, NYPD crime lab liaison and a cold case investigator, according to a spokesperson.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company also struggled to keep up with changes in retail and healthcare, including the rise of ecommerce and the growing power of drug middlemen known as pharmacy-benefit managers.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After Greenberg opted out of the arrangement, Bowyer needed someone else to act as middleman for the transfers.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Beneath that, the forces driving price action are complex and rarely discussed in broker reports or media write-ups.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Yes, CarShield is a legitimate business that has served as a service contract broker for American Auto Shield since 2005.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-between. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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