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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
In one example disclosed by Xinhua, a consumer paid 252 yuan ($35) for a six-inch cake, but the order was quietly resold through an intermediary platform where vendors bid 100, 90 and 80 yuan to fulfill it, with the lowest bidder winning.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
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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Adjective
Meanwhile, cheaper intermediary goods from China helped boost manufacturing productivity, resulting in a 50% increase in real manufacturing value added from 2001 to 2024.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
In one example disclosed by Xinhua, a consumer paid 252 yuan ($35) for a six-inch cake, but the order was quietly resold through an intermediary platform where vendors bid 100, 90 and 80 yuan to fulfill it, with the lowest bidder winning.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
For example, a third-party intermediary could finance gene therapies at scale and recover costs over time through contracts tied to patient outcomes or reductions in downstream spending.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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Rue’s death comes just 45 minutes into the finale, around the halfway point.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Playing all the way out of the back, defender Alex Freeman weighted a perfect pass to Pepi across the halfway line and the striker charged forward, drawing the Senegalese defense once again.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Then, Young hit third-round pick Chris Brazzell over the middle on an intermediate route.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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If the snake population continues to decline, this could have harmful effects on the ecosystem, as snakes are both intermediate and apex predators, serving as both predator and prey.—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Noun
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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
Adjective
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Little polyurethane nodes are cast in the shape of Cs on the medial side and no.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Carpiuc acted as a middleman, and Pochynok allegedly was recruited to record video of the fires so Lavrynovych could get paid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The film presents the middleman as both essential and exploitative.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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