as in intervenes
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 mediates
Each atom binds separate electrons, whose exchange interaction mediates the nuclear two-qubit gate.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
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Teachers should expect a slow transition as the state intervenes in the Fort Worth school district, said a leader of a state educators’ association.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the highway administration again intervenes and stops the sale, Caltrans will have to auction off the land, local officials said.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Mediates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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