as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table
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as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations
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Recent Examples of intermediary
Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The focus area can be set from a small flexible spot (adjusted via the rear joystick) to the full image area with plenty of intermediary options.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But China did play an active behind-the-scenes role, serving as an informal intermediary between Washington and Pyongyang.
—Shuxian Luo, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This has left no intermediary step to guide the transition.
—Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The focus area can be set from a small flexible spot (adjusted via the rear joystick) to the full image area with plenty of intermediary options.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Noun
The combination of poor compensation and absent leadership led some staff to start selling art, or acting as intermediaries, off the company’s books.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But China did play an active behind-the-scenes role, serving as an informal intermediary between Washington and Pyongyang.
—Shuxian Luo, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Aside from the one play against Frederique (who wasn’t exactly beaten on the play), the quartet of Frederique, Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown and Scott was excellent for three quarters, before allowing a few intermediate throws to be completed when UM played more conservatively late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Tannehill struggled notably as an intermediate thrower as a rookie, and still struggled in his second year, but later righted the ship across a solid NFL career.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Anchoring the disparate variants of the LeBron 23 while serving as a containment system is a large panel shaped like James’ crown logo taking up the majority of the medial upper.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, there’s a name for this: shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome in medical-speak.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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