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 Reuters reported that Rezaei said Washington would have to end the war and unfreeze Iranian funds overseas, with other conditions relayed through mediators. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In a joint statement on Sunday, a group of Arab and Muslim countries – including mediators Egypt and Qatar – condemned Israel for rejecting the plan. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 The Hamas official said the group is committed and waiting for mediators to start the 14-day negotiation period to work out a timetable for implementation. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The faith is based in the worship of orishas, which can be described as saints or mediators of humanity’s relationship with the sacred, with similar roles to saints in the Catholic religion. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 In Cairo, there are meetings planned with Egyptian officials and other mediators. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 To construct one, mediators will have to incorporate what each party considers essential. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Soon after Netanyahu’s comments, Hamas encouraged mediators to continue putting pressure on Israel. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Aug. 2026 The administration has been told by regional mediators that a deal between Iran and Oman on the crucial waterway could be finalized in the coming days, the official said. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 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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Martinelli may be caught up in that — as may Myles Lewis-Skelly, reputedly offered to Manchester United and Chelsea by intermediaries.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
These intermediaries are critical for sharing the operational burden and scaling the program to reach more students and early-career jobseekers.

— Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intermediaries

Noun

Some brokers specialize in several estates or a geographic area, such as the Southeast.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That move was designed to curb the practice of hiding listings, since sellers likely wouldn’t want to lose the option of listing on Zillow if brokers can’t find a buyer.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of brokers

Noun

Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers.

— Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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

Definition of peacemakers

Noun

In all, 57 Trump officials are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and the remaining 40 in senior posts across the executive branch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The twins are both signed to Storm Model Management, appear regularly at fashion weeks around the globe and are brand ambassadors for the British jewelry label Boodles and the accessories label Aspinal of London.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambassadors

Noun

More adult children are becoming liaisons between their parents and their parents' bank accounts as AI makes fraud harder to spot.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Leaders have designated homeless liaisons for each school to directly support students experiencing housing instability.

— Kyle Brody, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of liaisons

Noun

What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses?

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026
According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026

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