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
Some of these electron mediators can also be toxic, limiting their practical use.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Qatar and Oman hold diplomatic leverage with Iran as the only countries willing to extend themselves as mediators, giving Tehran an off-ramp.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, much of the gist of the mass action will draw from the words of JAMS mediators and ex-judges.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Federal and state mediators have been involved.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The latest were held inside the residence of the Omani envoy to Geneva, with the two sides apparently meeting separately with mediators.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Before the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June, Tehran and Washington had gone through five rounds of negotiations, where Omani mediators shuttled between US and Iranian delegations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office, which regulates charities, became involved in discussions and assisted with finding mediators.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Qatar and Oman hold diplomatic leverage with Iran as the only countries willing to extend themselves as mediators, giving Tehran an off-ramp.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, much of the gist of the mass action will draw from the words of JAMS mediators and ex-judges.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Federal and state mediators have been involved.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses at that point rejected a similar proposal advanced by mediators.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The latest were held inside the residence of the Omani envoy to Geneva, with the two sides apparently meeting separately with mediators.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Before the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June, Tehran and Washington had gone through five rounds of negotiations, where Omani mediators shuttled between US and Iranian delegations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office, which regulates charities, became involved in discussions and assisted with finding mediators.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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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As she’s stepped into the spotlight over the past six or so months, she’s decided to craft her own image with no intermediaries—which is a fancy way of saying that A’zion styles herself for her press appearances and red carpets.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many of the assets are not in his own name, but instead held through a web of intermediaries, offshore companies, and business associates, Bloomberg reported.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The brokers arranged for the cell to deliver 2 kilograms of methamphetamine to a confidential source with the Drug Enforcement Agency.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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Carlsen noted that funds from both IT worker schemes and crypto heists frequently end up with Chinese brokers tied to organized-crime syndicates.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, speaking during a meeting with foreign ambassadors in Kabul, insisted his country wanted stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer, who are nieces of the late Princess Diana, are both brand ambassadors, having toted the same top-handle bag on multiple occasions.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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And, those middlemen have been taking their cues from a bidding process that often has too few participants to keep prices low.—
Noah Dormady,
The Conversation,
18 Feb. 2026
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Eliminating drug-pricing middlemen?—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Indiana will provide technical assistance and access to community liaisons to help track key performance indicators, which would measure visitor traffic and economic growth, according to a news release.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The clinical care team is led by nurse midwives and includes a physician assistant, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, a nurse practitioner and lactation consultant, medical assistants and promotoras, community health workers who act as peer educators and patient liaisons in Hispanic communities.—
Michelle Nall,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joe and Anthony both repeatedly stressed the value of a guide for expert (and even pro) skiers as well as for intermediates.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Mediators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediators. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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