Thesaurus results for INTERCESSORS

intercessors

noun

plural of intercessor

as in mediators

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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Noun

That said, reports that regional mediators have presented both countries with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire could put last month's memorandum of understanding back on track.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Qatar and Pakistan have acted as mediators between Iran and the US.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of mediators

Noun

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
The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers.

— Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026

Definition of peacemakers

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Joanne Goh, founder and president of MIFFest, delivered the welcome address alongside this year’s festival ambassadors, Bront Palarae, Daiyan Trisha and Jack Tan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
Among those who have received Sagamores have been astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, musicians, and politicians who have contributed greatly to Hoosier heritage.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of ambassadors

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Last year’s Tour was storylined by Evenepoel’s future, creating the impression that the race is filled with covert liaisons, meetings taking place over budget hotel coffee and in the shadows of the paddock buses.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Dillin believes there could be neighborhood film liaisons, a neutral party with actual film experience who can educate neighbors and merchants on challenges and explain the realities of a film shoot.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of liaisons

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These customs brokers end up using this data to write the legal filings that clear the shipment.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Two Charlotte brokers are facing accusations of filing false life insurance applications for profit, according to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

— Mark Price July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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