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 David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Similarly, the growth of e-commerce reduced the role of some retail middlemen while creating powerful new digital platforms. — Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 This House study committee will examine these middlemen with a hearing Thursday that will include testimony from pharmacists and hospitals. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 July 2026 Brokers essentially act as middlemen between investors and the financial markets. — Elizabeth Gravier,dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for middleman

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleman

Noun

The Mexican government has facilitated legal assistance to Salgado’s family and acted as a crucial intermediary.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Cheng’s prescription is direct engagement and the revival of the KMT’s role as an intermediary between two governments that, under two-and-a-half DPP terms, only communicate through warplanes and naval exercises.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

As a mediator in the Orlando area, the majority of my cases in small claims court were related to debt collection cases initiated by debt collectors.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
The administration has been told by regional mediators that a deal between Iran and Oman on the crucial waterway could be finalized in the coming days, the official said.

— Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

Hedge funds, institutions, RIAs, retail traders and brokers are all agreeing the stock looks good at this price.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Price caps overall, though, have received significant pushback from ticket brokers and resale platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of broker

Noun

Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers’ executive VP of football operations and owner Jed York’s right-hand man and chief contract negotiator for nearly a quarter of a century, is stepping aside to focus on Leeds United and Rangers FC.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Today that someone is David Kolen, a thirtysomething labor negotiator from Chicago at Eaux Claires with two friends.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

The goal is to have the NCAA create awareness, educate athletes on how to protect themselves and their information and to serve as liaison to help connect victims to available resources.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Lee took up his post in Japan in September 2024 and last year became the first Taiwanese representative from the liaison office to attend the Hiroshima and Nagasaki ceremonies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

His eponymous brand counted celebrities among its ambassadors, and his designs appeared on red carpets from Los Angeles to Cannes.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Bulgaria has summoned Ukraine's ambassador after a drone entered Bulgarian airspace, the country's public broadcaster BNT reported on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambassador

Noun

An additional 2-foot buffer allows for the homeowner who prefers more of a flood safety cushion and for any minor construction mistakes.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
That eliminates the buffer between starter Elija Lofton, who played through injury all last season, and a pair of talented true freshmen in Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026