as in intervening
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 intermediating
Rare is the business that grows by intermediating what is rendered worthless by the intermediation.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediating
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In 2008 and 2022, and in four intervening years, Fraser-Pryce has run the world-leading time (the fastest that calendar year).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Hilleary, however, Thomas got to serve as governor of his state during the intervening time.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Particle has also accused Epic of defaming the company and interfering in its business relations.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The ministry said the statements violate a principle of international law that bars ambassadors from interfering in the host country’s internal affairs.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Intermediating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediating. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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