Thesaurus results for MEDIATOR

mediator

noun

ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər

Definition of mediator

as in negotiator

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 mediator Turkey’s burgeoning defense industry, soft cultural power and role as conflict mediator are growing its influence in the Middle East. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 Without the United States acting as mediator, Japan’s cooperation with South Korea could also erode, leading Tokyo and Seoul to revert to their more traditionally antagonistic relationship. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Araghchi said Tehran would wait for an official response from mediators. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Iran makes another push before heading home In a sign of Tehran’s apparent sense of urgency, Pezeshkian hosted the prime minister of Qatar, the mediator in the indirect talks, early Friday before much of New York rolled out of bed. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mediator

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Noun

The Virginia State Police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in earlier talks with the United States, provided a rare public acknowledgment of the internal divide.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiator

Noun

Prosecutors said in court that a homeowner named Miguel Mora reached out to Taliento seeking a loan modification to reduce his mortgage payments and that Taliento instructed Mora to pay her instead as an intermediary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
At issue are certain use cases of Section 351 exchanges, in which wealthy individuals, through an intermediary, create new ETFs with a basket of highly appreciated stocks.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

What matters are the peacemakers, and the true tension of the series rests in their decisions to either respond to provocation in kind or to respond to provocation with kindness.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
Because of this movement, most people in the world have now seen women who are astronauts, union organizers and farmers, liberators and peacemakers.

— Gloria Steinem, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of peacemaker

Noun

What's the difference between an RIA, broker, financial planner and wealth manager?

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Saman admitted to purchasing much of his inventory from brokers or middlemen, which the department identified as illegitimate distributors of the brands.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of broker

Noun

The Indian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates said Thursday that Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well after being seriously injured.

— Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
The European expansion will launch in London and Paris through employee ambassador trainings and hands-on learning experiences for young people.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambassador

Noun

In that government post paying almost $70,000 a year, Jamal acted as a liaison with the Somali community.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
In Saved, Hall wrote that those soldiers had been arranged by a Ukrainian army press liaison at Kuvshynova's request.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of liaison

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