mediated

past tense of mediate

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Recent Examples of mediated Relations between the Malian military junta and Algeria began to deteriorate two years ago, when Mali ended a crucial 2015 peace deal with local Azawad separatists, mainly mediated by Algeria. ABC News, 11 July 2026 Each offers a Japan that is more open, local and less mediated by mass tourism. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Talks were mediated by Mendes, who acted on behalf of his client and as a broker in club-to-club negotiations with Tottenham and Manchester United, alongside his long-time associate Valdir Cardoso. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The agreement, which came as a result of talks mediated by the United States, calls for the implementation of a ceasefire between the two nations. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 June 2026 Sean Gallup/Getty The last time Russian and Ukrainian representatives met face to face was in February in the United Arab Emirates during trilateral summits mediated by the United States. Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 25 June 2026 On Wednesday, after weeks of talks mediated primarily by Pakistan, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signed an initial agreement to end their war. Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026 For months, Platner built a relationship with supporters that is not mediated by traditional institutions. Matthew Shelter, New York Daily News, 13 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediated
Verb
  • In a statement about the incident involving Khanna, the Israeli military said troops and police intervened after receiving a report about the settlers blocking vehicles.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Despite those guidelines, neither institution intervened, asked basic questions, or paused transactions long enough to verify what was happening.
    Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • One area where the government interfered rather aggressively in the economy concerned the rates and tariffs the railroads charged.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • Also, the three interfered in the investigation of the matter.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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“Mediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediated. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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