as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
their middle child is often asked to mediate between the oldest and the youngest
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Recent Examples of mediated
Unlike traditional overconfidence, which stems from human bias, this version is technologically mediated.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Besides, even more so than during the AOL years, international communication can now be mediated by technology, translated instantaneously via app, and aided by the ascendancy of English as a de facto lingua franca.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Your relationship with him need not be mediated by her at all.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The initial accords, which were mediated by the US, were signed on 15 September 2020.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
The phenomenon of lynching has always fascinated and terrified me, whether physical or mediated.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
In early April, Afghan Taliban and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
In early April, Afghan and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
World leaders urged a renewal of negotiations mediated by Pakistan.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Besides, even more so than during the AOL years, international communication can now be mediated by technology, translated instantaneously via app, and aided by the ascendancy of English as a de facto lingua franca.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Your relationship with him need not be mediated by her at all.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The initial accords, which were mediated by the US, were signed on 15 September 2020.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
The phenomenon of lynching has always fascinated and terrified me, whether physical or mediated.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
In early April, Afghan Taliban and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
In early April, Afghan and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China.
—Riaz Khan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
World leaders urged a renewal of negotiations mediated by Pakistan.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediated
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Authorities intervened before the sale could proceed, effectively freezing the transaction while investigators confirmed the works’ identities.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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God ultimately intervened, sending a ram to be sacrificed in Ishmael's place, according to the Quran.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Ripley went for the Riptide, but Cargill interfered.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Police said one man interfered as officers tried to assist the victim and refused to back away, ignoring multiple warnings.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Mediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediated. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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