as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in intervenes
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediates
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Identification of intermediates Typically, material science follows a predictable path from Point A to Point B.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Many of the chemical catalysts and intermediates that were used to create commercially popular dyes like sulfur black and crystal violet also made great explosives, as was clear from the conflagrations that would break out with some regularity at dye works.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
If an algorithm intermediates everything, human dignity suffers.
—Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediates
Noun
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Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Rultenberg said the long-term trajectory will ultimately depend on whether Congress intervenes.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Miles intervenes with Ger, convincing him to untie everyone but Lenya.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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And so the degree to which that changes, the degree to which gas prices continue to fluctuate, and whether or not the administration can come to more agreement with Iranian officials and the intermediaries there in the Middle East, all of those factors are going to be important to watch.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Another safeguard in place is that most states contract with and approve fiscal intermediaries, which act as payroll, payment and compliance managers, to make sure that there are verifiable records, payment controls and audit trails in place for the Medicaid program.—
Alison Barkoff,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Yanoff is one of the commercial brokers shepherding the move.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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On top of that, those making money on clips tend to be the middlemen clippers, rather than the original creators.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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In the end, the reporter came to the conclusion that the one-liners were Monroe’s own, a judgment backed up by an anonymous Fox press agent who had been one of the main liaisons between Monroe and the studio.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The award is funded through the district’s partnership with IN*SOURCE was created to recognize the work of FACE liaisons, who serve as the direct connection between the Gary schools and families, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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