as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own
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Recent Examples of intercessor
As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercessor
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Pezeshkian is due Tuesday to visit Pakistan, which has played a key role as mediator between the US and Iran for months as the two sides work to find a final diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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But the talks also led to some agreements, mediators said, as technical talks continue this week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will head the country’s delegation to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland, Iranian media outlet Saberin News reported Saturday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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We're joined by energy analyst Kevin Book of ClearView Energy Partners and Amos Hochstein, a former Biden White House senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The organizations have created The Booking Fair, a beta initiative that will connect 10 independent film teams directly with art house cinema programmers — no distributor intermediary required.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The direct ionic and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the prickly pear peel pigment and the wool fiber enabled by microwaving eliminates the need for a mordant intermediary.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Finally, Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping has leveraged the war to elevate China’s global standing as a peacemaker.—
Sam Liccardo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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George Pino, a prominent South Florida real estate broker, was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of vessel homicide in connection with the Labor Day weekend boat crash.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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As of 2019, Fred was married to Rona Davis, a New York City real estate broker, per Billboard.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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As members of the Arapahoe County Advisory Committee, Janet Becker-Wold and Edie Summers now serve as liaisons between county leaders and the community.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In a statement sent to the Star-Telegram, Lang Partners, the developer for The Railyard Modern Living, says the company was in constant communication with the neighborhood association through a liaison hired by the company.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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