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 Payments are mostly made in cash, with the money routed through multiple middlemen. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for middleman

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleman

Noun

Some classes include fees to compensate intermediaries that help sell and service the fund, such as brokers, insurance companies, financial advisors, and retirement plan administrators.

— Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Private businesses will be allowed to import and export directly, without the need for state intermediaries, but will still require authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Launched in August, the service is open to brokers, Web3 applications, and trading platforms alike.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
That has opened up opportunities for new types of internet productions to fill at least some of the gap, said Sam Glendon, an industrial broker who’s handled several such deals.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of broker

Noun

Driscoll was an unlikely negotiator in Ukraine-Russia war Driscoll is an Iraq war veteran, tech investor and former adviser to Vance, whom Driscoll met at Yale Law School.

— ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
As Army secretary, Driscoll was tapped for the unusual role of key negotiator to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

— Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are ambassadors for Oura, the USTA’s first official wearable partner.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The elder Dean was one of college basketball’s great ambassadors, working for Converse from 1959-87 while becoming the SEC’s signature television voice.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambassador

Noun

Building cardiorespiratory fitness and maintaining a consistent exercise practice may provide leaders with an additional buffer during those demanding periods.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Seko is advising shippers to build seven- to 10-day-plus buffers into east China bookings and prepare for potential port omissions, blank sailings and cargo diversions to alternative gateways including Qingdao, Busan and Hong Kong.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026