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
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has served as a mediator in the peace negotiations, said an official signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland on June 19 to finalize the deal.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in bringing Iran and the United States to the negotiating table in efforts to resolve the ongoing war.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in bringing Iran and the United States to the negotiating table in efforts to resolve the ongoing war.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Participants at one rally in Tehran on Saturday demanded the resignations of Araghchi and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to social media videos.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 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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The organizations have created The Booking Fair, a beta initiative that will connect 10 independent film teams directly with art house cinema programmers — no distributor intermediary required.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The direct ionic and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the prickly pear peel pigment and the wool fiber enabled by microwaving eliminates the need for a mordant intermediary.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Finally, Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping has leveraged the war to elevate China’s global standing as a peacemaker.—
Sam Liccardo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Doral real estate broker George Pino, who is charged in a boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Traditionally, for example, a fund relies on prime brokers at an investment bank to settle the exchange of securities for cash.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The big buy comes as Carlos is working as an ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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The award, which is France’s highest military and civil honor, was bestowed upon him by Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, the French ambassador to Thailand.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As members of the Arapahoe County Advisory Committee, Janet Becker-Wold and Edie Summers now serve as liaisons between county leaders and the community.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In a statement sent to the Star-Telegram, Lang Partners, the developer for The Railyard Modern Living, says the company was in constant communication with the neighborhood association through a liaison hired by the company.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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