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
And while mediators such as the United States, Egypt and Qatar play key roles in setting the political conditions for deals, the ICRC alone is poised to facilitate such swaps.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The group called on mediators to step in and pressure Israel to curb its attacks.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts say the outlandish idea galvanized Arab negotiators and regional mediators to expedite a peace process.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The deal calls for the creation of a joint task force, including the United States and other mediators, to share information about the remains and try to find them.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
The Red Sea resort town has been the site of intense talks between representatives of Hamas and Israel, and international mediators, over the past week, in efforts to end the deadly conflict that has seen widespread destruction in Gaza and created multiple humanitarian crises.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The mediators must enforce the agreement’s terms and ensure Hamas pays a price for this violation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Hamas and Israel will share the information through a mechanism supported by mediators and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The mediators who helped reach the Gaza cease-fire deal decided to delay talks on more difficult issues, such as Hamas’s arsenal, because the warring parties were not ready for a comprehensive agreement, Qatar’s prime minister said in an interview.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The group called on mediators to step in and pressure Israel to curb its attacks.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts say the outlandish idea galvanized Arab negotiators and regional mediators to expedite a peace process.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The deal calls for the creation of a joint task force, including the United States and other mediators, to share information about the remains and try to find them.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
The Red Sea resort town has been the site of intense talks between representatives of Hamas and Israel, and international mediators, over the past week, in efforts to end the deadly conflict that has seen widespread destruction in Gaza and created multiple humanitarian crises.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The mediators must enforce the agreement’s terms and ensure Hamas pays a price for this violation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Hamas and Israel will share the information through a mechanism supported by mediators and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The mediators who helped reach the Gaza cease-fire deal decided to delay talks on more difficult issues, such as Hamas’s arsenal, because the warring parties were not ready for a comprehensive agreement, Qatar’s prime minister said in an interview.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediators
Noun
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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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The middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, have been around since the late 1960s and serve as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and health insurance providers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The tactics have allegedly included sourcing chips through intermediaries and stockpiling them, prompting the US to consider tighter restrictions and penalties.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Compass’ Shane Boyle is one of the dozens of real estate brokers who these imposters are pretending to be.—
Emily Lorsch,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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For instance, a new version of its iconic Nulu fabric — Warm Nulu — hit store shelves this November, striking a chord with the brand’s local ambassadors.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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That our influencers are tastemakers on a global stage, not just regional ambassadors.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These content delivery middlemen, plus the tech companies themselves, are increasingly reaching out directly to individuals for their years of lengthy videos.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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These middlemen purchased vast troves of information, ranging from phone numbers and home addresses to bank loans and shopping history, leaked by employees of financial institutions, e-commerce companies and other service providers.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mingshu Bates, chief analytics officer and president of parcel at AFS, said that shippers and logistics liaisons should expect to see the fees and surcharges to continue.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The result is a ski that is balanced and stable, with enough backbone for the experts yet enough forgiveness for intermediates.—
Kimberly Beekman,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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