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
According to Mladenov, the BoP and international mediators – the US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey – continue to monitor the violations of the truce and work to reduce them.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The negotiations — which have involved two sets of recommendations from mediators making up two separate Presidential Emergency Boards — have stretched on for more than two years.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Pakistan, the primary mediator between Washington and Tehran, did the same.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The negotiations — which have involved two sets of recommendations from mediators making up two separate Presidential Emergency Boards — have stretched on for more than two years.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Pakistan, the primary mediator between Washington and Tehran, did the same.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Pakistan had hoped to help finalize the memorandum last week, but the effort did not materialize, and mediators are still working on various proposals, the diplomat said.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
Noun
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My mom was a tough negotiator and realized absolutely everything is negotiable in life.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Becky Mitchell, Colorado's lead negotiator, said the Lower Basin plan is a good first step but doesn't do enough to protect Lake Powell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 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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Without those intermediaries, creatives need to create their own stages.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Official data showed a steep drop in imports from China, but Keynes and Bown argue the trade largely rerouted through Vietnam, Mexico, and other intermediaries, with some companies simply underreporting values on customs forms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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At their best, judges are peacemakers.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Pastors and priests have a reputation for being peacemakers, but several people in the book actually say that Pope Leo is not averse to a fight.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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And so did all of the scalpers – er, independent ticket brokers – who charged premium prices on the secondary market.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Crypto-native exchanges, traditional broker-dealers seeking dual registration, asset managers building tokenization platforms, custodians, and futures commission merchants all queue up for the same CFTC application reviews.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The actor and Louis Vuitton ambassador posed at Palais des Festivals during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival wearing the black leather pair just under the knee, with a wide pull-on shaft left open around the calf.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The cruise line established its Global Fresh Fish Program in 2023, with celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto as the program’s ambassador.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 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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Nobi Kuga, who used to work for the Yomiuri Giants as their North American liaison and coordinator, is a close friend of Sugano’s uncle and Sugano’s parents.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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The equity initiative, which was launched as a pilot in 2021 and later expanded, pays ambassadors $6,000 per year to serve as a liaison between the city and their respective communities.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediator. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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