as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator
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Recent Examples of mediator
Gritz attempted to act as a mediator in other standoffs later in the decade but did not find the same success.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Oman, acting as mediator, said progress had been made, but heading into the weekend, there were no signs of an immediate breakthrough.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Oman later published images of Witkoff and Kushner meeting with the mediator.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Oman, acting as mediator, said progress had been made, but heading into the weekend, there were no signs of an immediate breakthrough.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Oman later published images of Witkoff and Kushner meeting with the mediator.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
Noun
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Many believe that Andrew's daughter Beatrice, a skilled negotiator and networker, acted as his wrangler.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Nonetheless, the current talks with representatives of the Cuban government has resonated differently, in good part because the chief negotiator for the United States is Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants who grew up in Miami and who enjoys broad credibility in the exile community.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been described as someone with close ties to commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and as a key intermediary between them and his father.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Under this model, airlines, hotels, and other end-service providers may benefit, while intermediaries such as ticket booking platforms and price comparison websites may see their roles weakened.—
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CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The airborne fistfight took another turn when a fourth passenger, identified as Annette Baker, tried to play peacemaker.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, praised Jackson as a peacemaker and humanitarian.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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They should be returned to the importer of record — whether that is a small business directly or a customs broker or carrier clearing goods on its behalf.—
Sara Albrecht,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oren and Tal Alexander were brokers at real estate powerhouse Douglas Elliman before starting their own firm, Official.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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No one was surprised to see Robbie, a Chanel ambassador, at the fashion house's Paris Fashion Week show on Monday, March 9.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Asked about when the other crossings into Gaza might reopen and how much aid overall was getting into Gaza since the ceasefire began and since the Iran war started, COGAT, the Israeli military's liaison with the Palestinians, did not respond.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Indiana will provide technical assistance and access to community liaisons to help track key performance indicators, which would measure visitor traffic and economic growth, according to a news release.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is no middleman, no insurance company.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Clase’s lawyers also requested severance from another co-defendant, Robinson Vasquez Germosen, who is accused of serving as a middleman between Clase and bettors in the Dominican Republic.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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