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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intermediaries

The fact that the money goes through intermediaries doesn’t change the fundamentals of the arrangement.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

At the same time, Tehran said diplomatic messages were still being exchanged by both sides through intermediaries, despite a collapse of a ceasefire.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Iranian and Chinese partners have set up secretive intermediaries and front companies in Hong Kong and elsewhere to help facilitate more trade in yuan, Treasury officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Diaz-Canel said the government was also considering scrapping state intermediaries in import and export operations.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

I could have attempted to discuss the matter with the regent through intermediaries and perhaps come to some settlement within the framework of our tribe and family.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela