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
Noun
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Iran and mediator Pakistan have said the agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, included an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Pakistan has served as a mediator between the two countries.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Participants at one rally in Tehran on Saturday demanded the resignations of Araghchi and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to social media videos.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a key intermediary in the recent diplomatic back-and-forth between Washington and the Kremlin, has also seized on the moment.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Organizations are usually notified through an intermediary that Scott is awarding them a donation with little prelude or warning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Lastly, as Heather and Meredith’s rift continues to simmer, Mary tries to play peacemaker and encourages Meredith to buy her a necklace as a peace offering.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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Solution-focused and resilient, Princess Catherine is known as a peacemaker.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The big buy comes as Carlos is working as an ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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The award, which is France’s highest military and civil honor, was bestowed upon him by Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, the French ambassador to Thailand.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 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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Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Doral real estate broker George Pino, who is charged in a boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Traditionally, for example, a fund relies on prime brokers at an investment bank to settle the exchange of securities for cash.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The department emphasized its ongoing relationship with the campus community, including assigning a liaison officer to every fraternity.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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One of the film’s pivotal scenes involves Willa’s verbal and physical confrontation with Lockjaw, a racist who suspects Willa may be his mixed-race daughter after a past liaison with Perfidia.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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