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

Noun

By automating tasks that once required human discretion, rulers can replace unreliable intermediaries with faithful algorithms that cannot be bribed or manipulated.

— Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Modern capitalism has largely been ordered around the view of banks as the focal intermediaries of money.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermediaries

Noun

By comparison, investment brokers must follow a suitability standard, which means recommendations must be appropriate but not always the best option for the client.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Saman admitted to purchasing much of his inventory from brokers or middlemen, which the department identified as illegitimate distributors of the brands.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of brokers

Noun

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
Because of this movement, most people in the world have now seen women who are astronauts, union organizers and farmers, liberators and peacemakers.

— Gloria Steinem, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of peacemakers

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As ambassadors, the Bythewoods will give audiences a unique look into their personal and creative journeys through special programming at The New School, Urbanworld’s Innovation Summit partner.

— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, PaperAirplane expanded further with its National Radio & Media Ambassador Division, connecting theatrical campaigns with local radio personalities and media ambassadors in North America.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambassadors

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Saman admitted to purchasing much of his inventory from brokers or middlemen, which the department identified as illegitimate distributors of the brands.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Pharmacists have long argued that middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers (PBM)—which manage prescription drug benefits for insurers—reimburse pharmacies too little for many medications, cutting into pharmacy margins.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of middlemen

Noun

As liaisons between the patient, family and healthcare providers, their job is to keep the patient’s needs, preferences, goals and values at the center of their care.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 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

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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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