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 The system brings together the electrodes, a redox mediator, the solvent environment, and the operating configuration. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 The mediator does an intense workout taking the offers and counteroffers between the parties, up and down an elegant staircase that separates the teams. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Finally, the United States and the other mediators must work to ensure that both sides abide by their obligations under the October 2025 cease-fire and should be prepared to impose consequences for noncompliance. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 Then, federal mediators would get involved, and binding arbitration could force a contract on a business and its workers. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mediator

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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

Noun

Lee, resplendent in a bright orange and blue pinstriped suit with matching hat, stood from his front-row seat, seemingly serving as conciliator.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.

— Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 June 2025

Definition of conciliator

Noun

Prior to that, the Johnsons ran their business out of a former funeral home that required a white intermediary to purchase it.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Traditional festivals are events where content is typically presented to industry professionals and the press, who then act as intermediaries, bringing that content to the general public.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermediary

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

Noun

Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The president leads the armed forces and can veto legislation, signs international treaties and appoints ambassadors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambassador

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