Synonyms of intermediates

intermediates 1 of 2

noun

plural of intermediate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mediators
• intermediaries
• brokers
• negotiators
• buffers
• middlemen
• liaisons
• ambassadors
• conciliators
• negotiants
• agents
• intercessors
• peacemakers
• honest brokers
• interposers
• attorneys
• proxies
• moderators
• interceders
• referees
• advisers
• representatives
• go-betweens
• delegates
• factors
• envoys
• judges
• messengers
• umpires
• deputies
• bargainers
• appeasers
• troubleshooters
• counselors
• procurators
• reconcilers
• arbitrators
• interferers
• legates
• emissaries
• pacificators
• arbiters
• meddlers
• pacifiers
• mediums
• busybodies

intermediates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of intermediate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intervenes
• interferes
• mediates
• moderates
• intercedes
• interposes
• breaks (in)
• obtrudes
• referees
• arbitrates
• butts in
• snoops
• barges (in)
• intrudes
• cuts in
• trespasses
• pries
• chimes in
• meddles
• negotiates
• bothers
• invades
• infringes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stands by
• avoids
• ignores
• overlooks
• disregards
• shuns
• eschews

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intermediates

Noun

What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses? — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026

According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 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

One supplier of dyes for army uniforms, for example, might be running low for any number of reasons — not enough labor, not enough chemical intermediates, sudden plant explosion at the 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

Verb

If an algorithm intermediates everything, human dignity suffers. — Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025