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
In the most recent stormy security cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, Zamir once again urged the ministers to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators that has been accepted by Hamas, the officials told CNN.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
International mediators — primarily the United States, Qatar, and Egypt — have sought to get both sides to come to a diplomatic resolution to end the conflict.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar, one of the primary mediators for negotiations between Israel and Hamas, alleged on Tuesday that Israel has not yet replied to a cease-fire proposal that was accepted by Hamas last week.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
The series centers on Renner's Mike, whose family has long served as mediators between the law-keeping and law-breaking corners of its namesake Midwest town.
—EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ceasefire efforts are on hold as mediators await Israel's next steps.
—Mariam Dagga, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Ceasefire efforts are on hold as mediators await Israel’s next steps.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Some children have been returned to Ukraine incrementally through the help of third-party mediators, like Qatar and the Vatican, though reporting suggests only some 1,500 have been released by Russian authorities.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Phillips will be working alongside fellow mediators Catherine Geyer and Michelle Yoshida, as well as law clerk Caroline Kedeshian, Watson’s order states.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
International mediators — primarily the United States, Qatar, and Egypt — have sought to get both sides to come to a diplomatic resolution to end the conflict.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar, one of the primary mediators for negotiations between Israel and Hamas, alleged on Tuesday that Israel has not yet replied to a cease-fire proposal that was accepted by Hamas last week.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
The series centers on Renner's Mike, whose family has long served as mediators between the law-keeping and law-breaking corners of its namesake Midwest town.
—EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ceasefire efforts are on hold as mediators await Israel's next steps.
—Mariam Dagga, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Ceasefire efforts are on hold as mediators await Israel’s next steps.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Some children have been returned to Ukraine incrementally through the help of third-party mediators, like Qatar and the Vatican, though reporting suggests only some 1,500 have been released by Russian authorities.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Phillips will be working alongside fellow mediators Catherine Geyer and Michelle Yoshida, as well as law clerk Caroline Kedeshian, Watson’s order states.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediators
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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
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Secondary sanctions have even been enacted largely to prevent Russia from using intermediaries in other countries to fully continue its role in the global economy.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The media will hype them, brokers will package them as easy wins, and the crowd will follow.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, one retiree group announced an effort to fund an independent audit of CalPERS, in part, over the lack of transparency around private equity and the fees paid to brokers.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Scripture may bless the peacemakers, but both scripture and international law condemn aggressors.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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And Ontario Green Screen hosts a lot of these individuals as ambassadors of our program, people who have taken all of our training, have participated in our quarterly community meetings and really understand what resources are available.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Goff will join Arch Manning, quarterback for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas, and Colston Loveland of the Chicago Bears as athlete ambassadors for the company.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company also struggled to keep up with changes in retail and healthcare, including the rise of ecommerce and the growing power of drug middlemen known as pharmacy-benefit managers.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, act as middlemen between drug companies and consumers.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
21 Aug. 2025
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Elementary schools and specialized sites are served by mobile liaisons, Stanley said in Wednesday’s message to families.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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Hire bilingual liaisons or local team members.—
Adam Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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DyStar’s production plants consumed 70,760 tonnes of raw materials and intermediates in 2024.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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