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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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
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The city school system alleges that drug manufacturers raised the price of insulin to win the business of pharmacy benefits managers — intermediary companies that negotiate prices between drugmakers and pharmacies.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The White House intermediary, Paul Ingrassia, complained directly to Trump about Mizelle, the Justice Department's chief of staff, and suggested to the president that Mizelle is hurting Trump's political agenda, sources said.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Mossad Exploits Iran's Weak Supply Chain Zarif explained that Mossad exploited Iran's reliance on intermediary suppliers, a consequence of international sanctions, to introduce sabotage materials into the nuclear supply chain.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The city school system alleges that drug manufacturers raised the price of insulin to win the business of pharmacy benefits managers — intermediary companies that negotiate prices between drugmakers and pharmacies.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
In an attempt to evade the sanctions imposed on state-run Petróleos de Venezuela, the regime began to use small intermediaries to send the country’s shipments to China via Indonesia and other countries.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The White House intermediary, Paul Ingrassia, complained directly to Trump about Mizelle, the Justice Department's chief of staff, and suggested to the president that Mizelle is hurting Trump's political agenda, sources said.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediary
Adjective
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Last year, Young played outdoor venues all across North America with his longtime band Crazy Horse, but the tour was called off at the halfway point.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indiana lawmakers are on break this week, having made it to the halfway point of the legislative session.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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South Africa has adopted a neutral position in the war and has attempted to act as a mediator between the sides, although with limited success.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Egyptian security officials told Reuters on Thursday that Egyptian and Qatari mediators attended talks between the Trump envoy and Hamas. U.S. hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler has the authority to talk directly with Hamas, the White House said when asked about the discussions.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this month, Morningstar screened for the top performing intermediate core bond funds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae intermediate most U.S. mortgages.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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For the middle quintile of earners, the Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates the annual loss in post-tax income would amount to $1,200.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Originally planted in the 1980s by Michael G. Etzel and now run by his middle son, a tasting here (by appointment only) is not just a slice of history but also provides context for what Willamette wines are all about.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The onetime Victoria’s Secret Angel and her real estate broker hubby have filed a lawsuit against Miami Beach’s ultra exclusive Fisher Island Club after getting booted out in January.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Data brokers aside, a lot of us voluntarily give up personal information on all sorts of forms, forums, blogs and social media accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jamari Stigler, 23, of Riverdale, and Diamond Taylor Harvey, 27, of Crown Point, were pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m. and 12:33 p.m., the medial examiner’s office said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Guards began to render medial aid and brought him to the medical personnel at the prison.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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Entities buying in bulk — such as restaurants, grocery stores and hospital systems — can make use of egg brokers, longstanding middlemen in the industry who scour farms for available eggs on their clients’ behalf.—
Rachel Ringler,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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The people of Illinois deserve a pharmacy system that works for them, not one controlled by corporate middlemen prioritizing profit over care.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Training programs for managers and employees can help equip them with the tools to diffuse tensions, mediate conflicts, and maintain a focus on collaboration as discussed by Costigan & Brink in their Sloan MIT Article .—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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Listen, mediate and facilitate while sticking to facts and objectivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Sep. 2024
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“Intermediary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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