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adjective

Definition of intermediarynext
as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes the bridal couple were regally ensconced in intermediary seats at the head table

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intermediary

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noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce intermediary (audio)
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations

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Recent Examples of intermediary
Adjective
If a signal from car A cannot reach car B directly, or if the path length is too far for an individual beam to travel, the signal must find an intermediary car or stationary sensor nearby that can pass along the message. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 This can be especially relevant for companies with suppliers, contractors, or subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, where treasury operations might otherwise be dependent on overlapping banking hours and intermediary approval. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
The company is also accused of using an intermediary to bribe public officials to secure preferable treatment from NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 But after two months the message finally reached her brother, through intermediaries. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermediary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
  1. halfway
  2. mediator
  3. intermediate
  4. negotiator
  5. middle
  6. broker
  7. medial
  8. middleman
Adjective
  • The 24-year-old, like Gordon, who replaced him in the second half, offered energetic pressing, even sprinting from close to the halfway line to close down the goalkeeper at one point.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of halfway
Noun
  • Qatar is among the nations that have acted as mediators between the two sides for months.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In this way, the child often takes on the role of a confidant, mentor, or mediator within their household.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
Adjective
  • Classes range from beginner-friendly lessons, like learning how to use a machine, to teaching intermediate skills, like hemming pants or installing a zipper.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • These systems, which operate at intermediate heat between 400°C and 650°C, need significantly less electricity to break chemical bonds.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediate
Noun
  • Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian ombudsman and his country's chief negotiator in the talks, said the ceasefire would take effect across the Kherson region and neighboring areas essential to the operation.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a first look at Minnie Driver as a hostage negotiator in Paramount+‘s tense heist thriller The Day.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Adjective
  • Picture Tahoe City’s middle-aged men, wide-eyed in the should-I-pee hour, shadow-climbing the same fifty-seven moves on the same granite face.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Panthers honored Luke Kuechly at halftime as the former middle linebacker received his Hall of Fame ring as part of a busy afternoon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of middle
Noun
  • According to the complaint, an internal review found that just five brokers controlled 6,345 Ticketmaster accounts holding 246,407 tickets.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These services help identify data brokers and people-search websites that may have your information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of broker
Adjective
  • The most unique aspect of the Spike Racer is its intentional branding, which does not include any large lateral or medial logos, instead letting the shoe’s design do the talking.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Despite its bond with performance, cringe finds its medial match in such figurative painting.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of medial
Noun
  • Industry middlemen acted like a cartel, making sure things never had the potential to change.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, some poachers and traders have increasingly turned to middlemen to broker transactions and facilitate sales.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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