as in intervening
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 mediating
Along with mediating conflicts and doing test prep, Rivas helps kids’ families sign up for public benefits.
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Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Qatar, for instance, has ensured sustained criticism from certain media organizations for its mediating role and for hosting the political offices of Hamas and the Taliban in Doha—despite having done so at America’s request.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Scientists hope future investigations can confirm gut bacteria’s role in mediating coffee’s health benefits.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Sylvie has tasked Emily with mediating the Alfie/Antoine/Gabriel situation.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The justices’ intervention on Friday highlights the Court’s growing role in mediating the boundaries of executive authority over entitlement spending, as Washington continues to wrestle with how best to balance fiscal discipline and social welfare amid rising costs.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
To deal with stress, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends making time to unwind through practicing gratitude, doing relaxing activities, mediating and journaling.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
For a time, McKesson said, the university also appeared to be mediating conversations between Peete’s victims and his immediate family.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
May Improve Heart Health A pescatarian diet may improve heart health through weight loss, lowering your cholesterol, or mediating inflammation.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Qatar, for instance, has ensured sustained criticism from certain media organizations for its mediating role and for hosting the political offices of Hamas and the Taliban in Doha—despite having done so at America’s request.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Scientists hope future investigations can confirm gut bacteria’s role in mediating coffee’s health benefits.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Sylvie has tasked Emily with mediating the Alfie/Antoine/Gabriel situation.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The justices’ intervention on Friday highlights the Court’s growing role in mediating the boundaries of executive authority over entitlement spending, as Washington continues to wrestle with how best to balance fiscal discipline and social welfare amid rising costs.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
To deal with stress, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends making time to unwind through practicing gratitude, doing relaxing activities, mediating and journaling.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
For a time, McKesson said, the university also appeared to be mediating conversations between Peete’s victims and his immediate family.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
May Improve Heart Health A pescatarian diet may improve heart health through weight loss, lowering your cholesterol, or mediating inflammation.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediating
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The relationship deteriorated in the intervening years over growing concern about Chinese espionage, Beijing’s support for Russia in the Ukraine war and its crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong, the former British colony.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Constraints on policy tools Another tool the SNB has previously used to cool the Swiss franc is intervening in the foreign exchange market by selling the franc and purchasing foreign currencies.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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No, the most probable outcome is some sort of controversial ending, perhaps with McIntyre interfering and costing either Fatu or Rhodes the match.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Guy has spoken openly about not interfering too much while Hunter established himself in the food world.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Mediating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediating. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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