go-between

[goh-bi-tween] / ˈgoʊ bɪˌtwin /

NOUN

person acting as an agent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrator emissary intermediary liaison matchmaker mediator messenger negotiator proxy

STRONG

attorney broker dealer delegate deputy entrepreneur envoy factor intercessor intermediate intermediator medium referee representative

WEAK

interagent interceder marriage broker

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Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey started talks on the war, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor had to publicly distance himself from Epstein, following the latter's conviction in 2008, but Stern acts as a go-between, forwarding documents and intelligence from Andrew.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

That includes having an attorney figure out your will, set up a foundation and/or trust, and even serve as something of a go-between when dealing with lottery officials.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Then again, he added, Russia couldn’t be ruled out because there are divisions and infighting over Dmitriev’s role as a Kremlin go-between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

She talked fast, and lots, and always seemed like the sibling go-between, more patient and willing to play with me than my older brothers.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

go-between

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