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
This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.
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Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The other three mediators are the United States, Egypt, and Turkey.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
In order to keep the peace, 55-year-old Carter offered to be a mediator and met Knight at Tam’s Burgers to talk through the issue, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Carter’s wife.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
The report was written by a mediator appointed by the California Public Employment Relations Board, an independent state agency charged with overseeing relationships between government employers and their staff.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The other three mediators are the United States, Egypt, and Turkey.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
In order to keep the peace, 55-year-old Carter offered to be a mediator and met Knight at Tam’s Burgers to talk through the issue, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Carter’s wife.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
The report was written by a mediator appointed by the California Public Employment Relations Board, an independent state agency charged with overseeing relationships between government employers and their staff.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
Noun
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Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Under Maduro, Rodríguez consolidated his role as a top negotiator and power broker.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Analysts estimate that China has accounted for more than 90% of Iran’s oil trade in recent years, imported through intermediaries.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rubio was a driving force for the overthrow of Maduro, and now is the chief intermediary with his successor, former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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If, for some reason, the cosmic energy is taking a different turn, like creating some tension amongst your kindred, the best thing to do is to try to play peacemaker.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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Online broker Robinhood is widening its own offerings.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker and the founder and CEO of The Agency RE, a global real estate brokerage.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Patrick O’Donnell is a paint expert and international brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball, a paint and wallpaper manufacturer.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Israeli media identified the official as Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu’s chief of staff, who is expected to start as the next ambassador to the United Kingdom in the coming months.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Call Emmanuel George, the museum’s community liaison, at 954-628-6143.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the summer of 2023, the agent approached the RCMP sergeant posted to Los Angeles as a liaison officer.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some fishermen plan to sell directly off their boats at Pier 45 and Pier 47, cutting out the middleman.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The council is like the middleman when making decisions, Indianapolis' Hart said.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
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The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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