Thesaurus results for MEDIATORS

mediators

noun

plural of mediator

as in negotiators

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 mediators Finally, the United States and the other mediators must work to ensure that both sides abide by their obligations under the October 2025 cease-fire and should be prepared to impose consequences for noncompliance. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 Then, federal mediators would get involved, and binding arbitration could force a contract on a business and its workers. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 After a cease-fire agreement collapsed in July, the two sides have continued to exchange threats and intermittent attacks, while mediators struggle to revive negotiations. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Progress in talks will be a main focus for markets, as regional mediators push for ceasefire negotiations, said Mahmoud Mashal, senior market analyst of VT Markets Dubai, adding that any meaningful progress could drive crude lower. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Oil prices remain elevated as mediators continued to work with the United States and Iran on reaching a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Araghchi said Iran is awaiting a response via the mediators before deciding its next steps. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 All three have the advantage of leveraging their strong ties with both Iran and the US to serve as more effective mediators. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Preclinical research also suggests that quinoa saponins may reduce the production of inflammatory mediators and pro-inflammatory molecules. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025

Definition of negotiators

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Traditional festivals are events where content is typically presented to industry professionals and the press, who then act as intermediaries, bringing that content to the general public.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Working directly with buyers can reduce intermediaries and give brands greater control over customer relationships and the pace of order negotiations.

— Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediaries

Noun

For the brokers and investment advisors, the products offer relatively high fees and attract new wealthy clients.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Using users’ unique mobile ID, location, IP address, and other breadcrumbs, the brokers are able to assemble detailed profiles of millions of people.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of brokers

Noun

Rita, whose parents were renowned as peacemakers, forgave her husband's killers.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
What matters are the peacemakers, and the true tension of the series rests in their decisions to either respond to provocation in kind or to respond to provocation with kindness.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of peacemakers

Noun

In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Labor of Love The LVMH Virtuosos form a community, acting as ambassadors for their respective maisons, participating in specialized development masterclasses and taking an active role in mentoring.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambassadors

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Kelly had previously served as one of the RNC’s liaisons to the Reagan White House.

— Mark Krasovic, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
Think of Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, from October 3 to November 13, as a steamy, scandalous romance novel that fuels our passions and liaisons.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of liaisons

Noun

Meanwhile, at the back of the pack, some of the drivers who started on slicks made stops to change to the intermediates.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Still, integrating the chemical intermediates and finished fiber within one production system could remove a barrier to adoption if Hyosung can supply the material at the volumes, consistency and price brands require.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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