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intermediaries

NOUN

person who negotiates

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broker emissary go-between mediator negotiator

STRONG

agent channel connection cutout delegate entrepreneur fixer influence instrument intercessor intermediate medium organ vehicle

WEAK

interagent interceder middle person

Antonyms

STRONG

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Example Sentences

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However, the FTC conducted a study finding eight different companies functioned as intermediaries to facilitate surveillance pricing for over 250 companies across grocery, apparel, home goods, convenience, car rentals, online casinos and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Direct talks between Lebanon and Israel would be highly unusual, with the two countries historically communicating through intermediaries.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

By delineating regulatory jurisdictions, Clarity establishes workable registration pathways for trading platforms and intermediaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In any case, they didn’t give in; rather, they suspended the talks that they were having with Pakistani intermediaries.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

“Many people make somewhat similar estimates, and are surprised to learn that only five intermediaries will — on average — suffice. Somehow it does not accord with intuition.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell