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 Brokers essentially act as middlemen between investors and the financial markets. — Elizabeth Gravier,dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026 On Medicare, Congress needs to get serious about the large portion of costs driven up by drug companies, private insurers, and medical industry middlemen. — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Doyle bought the work for $775,000, spent part of the remaining money on a Ferrari, then claimed the painting had vanished after a middleman lost track of it following a drunken night out. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026 Epstein at one point appeared to serve as a middleman to pay $100,000 to a woman with whom Black allegedly had an affair, according to emails included in the files, and routinely served as a fixer for issues involving his finances. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for middleman

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleman

Noun

Part of it, just mechanically, is journalistic outlets using themselves as intermediaries for their advertisers to give them access to politicians and to celebrities.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
This can be accomplished by using AI gateways, which serve as a protective intermediary.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 July 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Prime brokers Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America issued margin calls, and the fund ultimately sold its entire public equities book—longs and shorts alike—to a single unnamed buyer before Thursday’s open.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The prime brokers for the fund, Situational Awareness, have been rushing to raise cash to meet margin requirements, the people said.

— David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 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

Finalizing a vocal liaison on the third level will be a priority throughout training camp.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 July 2026
While continuing to lead CSU Sacramento, Wood will serve as a liaison to campus presidents and help guide the system’s work on repatriation, tribal consultation and support for Native students.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of liaison

Noun

Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
The line between star, character and brand ambassador has disappeared.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026