Thesaurus results for MIDDLEMAN

middleman

noun

ˈmi-dᵊl-ˌman

Definition of middleman

as in intermediary

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement the retired statesman is often asked to be a middleman in international disputes

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Recent Examples of middleman On the other are middlemen who lurk on message apps like Telegram, WeChat and WhatsApp offering access to people inside Amazon who can get things done for a price. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 In an ideal world, Blueger lines up as the middleman of an energetic fourth line that swallows up defensive-zone draws. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 23 June 2026 In simple terms, MPPT is an electronic middleman that constantly monitors the solar panel’s voltage and current, then adjusts the electrical load so the panel keeps operating near its most efficient point as sunlight changes. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026 The court heard that Carpuic was a middleman tasked with facilitating payment — which never came — and recruiting someone to film the fires. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for middleman

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleman

Noun

The margin previously fragmented across intermediaries flows back, in meaningful part, to the carrier that orchestrated the trip.

— Somit Goyal, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Employee equity compensation transactions and accounts managed by advisors or intermediaries through Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions® are subject to different commission schedules.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Pakistan is a key mediator in negotiations between the US and Iran.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman for more talks on Saturday, a day after Qatari mediators separately traveled to Iran to meet with officials amid the regional strikes.

— Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

Before the full cast of brokers, attorneys, inspectors, lenders, and relatives takes over, AI can help organize information and allow buyers and sellers to ask better questions.

— John Walkup, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Neither could the three brokers from Summit Commercial Real Estate Group who represented the seller.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of broker

Noun

Graham’s death deprives the Senate of not only a reliable Republican vote, but also a negotiator who often helped assemble coalitions on national security issues, judicial nominations, and budget legislation.

— Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
As described in this November 2025 article, the co-defendants were Texas resident Kevin Martin, a ransomware negotiator for DigitalMint, and Georgia resident Ryan Goldberg, an incident manager at security firm Sygnia.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

Joining them, incoming board members include Marc Ruiz, partner and Senior Wealth Manager at Oak Partners; Kimberly Ferrell, NIPSCO; and Kathy O’Donnell, community liaison and manager of bariatric programs at Franciscan Alliance.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Rodríguez Castro helps oversee GAESA, has a hand in its operations and acts as a liaison between the organization and his grandfather.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

My family was comfortable in the sense that my mother worked for the Canadian ambassador as their main cook.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of ambassador

Noun

Without this buffer, storm surge and coastal erosion hit harder, which can threaten homes, roads and other infrastructure — and in worse cases, can force communities to relocate.

— Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
This gives you a buffer as well as more freedom to time international transfers.

— Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026