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as in messengers
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 mediators
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-betweens
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.
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Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Melly is accused of using jailhouse go-betweens to pressure his ex-girlfriend against cooperating with detectives and investigators in the lead-up to his first murder trial in 2023, which ended in a hung jury.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The tracker includes the names of lobbyists that the county employees listed as go-betweens for some sponsorship dollars.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
As go-betweens, these enablers are tasked with making sure that the top management’s vision for automation can be applied sensibly in practice—not just on paper.
—Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Melly is accused of using jailhouse go-betweens to pressure his ex-girlfriend against cooperating with detectives and investigators in the lead-up to his first murder trial in 2023, which ended in a hung jury.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The tracker includes the names of lobbyists that the county employees listed as go-betweens for some sponsorship dollars.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
As go-betweens, these enablers are tasked with making sure that the top management’s vision for automation can be applied sensibly in practice—not just on paper.
—Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-betweens
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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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Israel initially rejected efforts to compel it to stop its attacks on its northern neighbor, even as Iranian officials and Pakistani mediators maintained that Lebanon was part of the deal.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Now, by a vote of 230 to 193, the House has approved a bill that would force employers to the table, allow federal mediators to get involved if a deal is not reached within 90 days, and — if needed — settle the matter through arbitration shortly thereafter.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Darnell and Sanchez also targeted other Empyreal Logistics couriers in Denver and in Northern Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Top figures could avoid vulnerable communications, rely on couriers or hardwired systems, and disperse authority before an operation begins.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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But within months, Eminem once again filed for divorce — at which point dirty laundry got aired through various media intermediaries.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The cancellation stunned intermediaries in the region who believed negotiations had been gaining momentum.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Buying bonds in the secondary market, at least 100 at a time, and holding to maturity will result in middlemen costs of more like $6 a year per $100,000 invested.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Then, opportunistic middlemen, with one foot in the private sector and the other in the security state, offered the founders protection—in return for a piece of their fast-growing companies.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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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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For decades, many managers built careers by coordinating work, approving decisions, and serving as information brokers between executives and frontline employees.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Duggan ran a few advertisements for the idea in April, and interested brokers reached out, said Bryant.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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