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 mediators urged all parties to maintain it.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Past rounds of talks have largely been indirect, through Omani mediators, although there were some direct contacts during nuclear negotiations last spring.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Indeed, China has slowly chipped away at America’s longtime status as global mediator of first resort.
—Jeffrey Taliaferro, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
The entire Middle East, including key Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, now focuses on Iran and that war’s effects on their economies.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Past rounds of talks have largely been indirect, through Omani mediators, although there were some direct contacts during nuclear negotiations last spring.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Indeed, China has slowly chipped away at America’s longtime status as global mediator of first resort.
—Jeffrey Taliaferro, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
The entire Middle East, including key Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, now focuses on Iran and that war’s effects on their economies.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
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However, the film never asks why a therapist or crisis negotiator wasn’t brought in to assist air traffic control in trying to save Russell’s life.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ali Bagheri Kani, a key hardline negotiator, has also played a central role in previous nuclear talks with the United States.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 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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Pakistan, which deserves praise for stepping in, picked up on this and offered to serve as an intermediary.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan's government acted as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran to secure the two-week ceasefire.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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China seeks Iran peacemaker role China’s involvement in a Middle East peace proposal alongside Pakistan points to Beijing’s growing geopolitical ambition — as well as limits of that ambition, analysts said.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t China’s first effort at casting itself as a peacemaker in international conflicts.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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In my third week at CBS, I was asked whether people should ditch their brokers and manage their own investments.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The conflict drew to a quasi-end with a temporary ceasefire last week, one that China was involved in helping broker.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States are scheduled to meet on Tuesday.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The State Department enlisted him as a Cold War jazz ambassador.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 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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The city is working to create a youth advisory board to be a liaison between teens and the city government.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The new charter expands the list of liaison organizations, which are non-voting participants in the ACIP process.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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