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
Qatari mediators left Tehran on Sunday after 17 hours of intensive negotiations, a diplomat briefed on the developments told CBS News.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalize the agreement, according to two regional officials.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
Pakistan has served as one of the primary mediators for the slow-moving negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Israel initially rejected efforts to compel it to stop its attacks on its northern neighbor, even as Iranian officials and Pakistani mediators maintained that Lebanon was part of the deal.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Now, by a vote of 230 to 193, the House has approved a bill that would force employers to the table, allow federal mediators to get involved if a deal is not reached within 90 days, and — if needed — settle the matter through arbitration shortly thereafter.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 9 June 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalize the agreement, according to two regional officials.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2026
Pakistan has served as one of the primary mediators for the slow-moving negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Israel initially rejected efforts to compel it to stop its attacks on its northern neighbor, even as Iranian officials and Pakistani mediators maintained that Lebanon was part of the deal.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Now, by a vote of 230 to 193, the House has approved a bill that would force employers to the table, allow federal mediators to get involved if a deal is not reached within 90 days, and — if needed — settle the matter through arbitration shortly thereafter.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 9 June 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediators
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But within months, Eminem once again filed for divorce — at which point dirty laundry got aired through various media intermediaries.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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For peptides distributors, crypto transactions involve no intermediaries.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 June 2026
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Data brokers refresh their databases constantly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Citadel Securities pays about a billion dollars a year to retail brokers such as Robinhood for the privilege of fulfilling amateur investors’ orders—to buy everything from common shares of Nvidia to stock options.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other awardees have had similarly suspicious records as peacemakers.—
Ron Paul,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gracie is among celebrities in each host city will serve as global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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According to Huyck, successful campaigns often create a community of investors who become loyal customers, advocates and brand ambassadors.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Then, opportunistic middlemen, with one foot in the private sector and the other in the security state, offered the founders protection—in return for a piece of their fast-growing companies.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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PBMs serve as middlemen between health insurers, drug makers and pharmacies.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The project will include volunteers from the Community Action Committee, a group of people who serve as community liaisons and advocates in the Northside.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Once activated, the molecule captures the drifting intermediates and improves charge transport inside the battery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, the greater the risk that the available buffers will be exhausted.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 June 2026
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Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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