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
Ali Al-Thawadi Al-Thawadi is a diplomat from Qatar, which has been a key mediator between Israel and Hamas throughout the war.
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Consensio research into conflict at work found that employees trained as workplace mediators often become advocates for healthier ways of working, helping to shift organizational culture.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
By pressing on with the second phase of the ceasefire, Washington and its mediator partners will need to tackle the vexing challenges of disarming Hamas, further Israeli withdrawal tied to the disarmament and deploying an international peacekeeping force.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
The spouses are often placed in separate rooms, with the mediator going back and forth between them, talking through their emotions, issues and facts, according to a 2024 column written for The News by attorney Virginia Hammerle.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Consensio research into conflict at work found that employees trained as workplace mediators often become advocates for healthier ways of working, helping to shift organizational culture.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
By pressing on with the second phase of the ceasefire, Washington and its mediator partners will need to tackle the vexing challenges of disarming Hamas, further Israeli withdrawal tied to the disarmament and deploying an international peacekeeping force.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
The spouses are often placed in separate rooms, with the mediator going back and forth between them, talking through their emotions, issues and facts, according to a 2024 column written for The News by attorney Virginia Hammerle.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
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Police said the teen barricaded himself inside the home when officers arrived at the scene, which led to them calling SWAT and a crisis negotiator.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS DEAL BREAKER – Government shutdown looms as key negotiator withdraws support for funding package.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While banks can serve as financial intermediaries for countless transactions, their role in the precious metals market differs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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There is no doubt Diana would have tried to act as a peacemaker between them.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 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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But Robinhood’s commission-free model was key to driving growth, forcing major online brokers such as Charles Schwab and E-Trade to eliminate trading fees.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported a rise in deepfake schemes aimed at banks, insurers, mortgage brokers, and casino operators.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Learn how to channel the same luxurious look seen in Jenner's iconic home tour, straight from the paint brand's ambassador and color consultant himself.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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When the financial crisis hit two years later, Warsh acted as the central bank’s liaison to Wall Street, helping engineer bank bailouts.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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In October 2025, MDC signed an agreement with Chapman Partnership to provide educational pathways for homeless individuals, complete with tutoring, workforce training, and dedicated liaisons.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bill also drew opposition from the Florida Retail Federation, which represents pharmacies, and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, which represents pharmacy benefit managers, which act as sort of middlemen with insurers, pharmacies and drug companies.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Utilities are increasingly reluctant to arrange grid connection deals with middlemen like real estate firms, preferring to deal directly with the tech companies.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each kit includes 30 press-on nails in various shapes and sizes, a dual-sided buffer and file, a cuticle stick, and nail glue.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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But as with the Maduro operation, this happened on a weekend, and markets had a buffer.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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