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as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
the broker in the hostage situation was a prominent reporter that the gunman felt he could trust
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as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
all of the local yacht brokers were at the boat show
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Recent Examples of broker
Serious brokers won’t just have one card with such entertainment perks, as a fan might, but all of them.
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Whizy Kim, Vox, 12 Feb. 2025
The office campus attracted potential buyers at a brisk pace, according to Newmark brokers.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Zelensky's comments suggest that fighting to hang on to territory in Kursk remains a priority as diplomatic moves continue over whether negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can take place, with the Trump administration likely a key broker.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
They are believed to be connected to Armenian and Russian brokers who reroute the deliveries.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
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Whizy Kim, Vox, 12 Feb. 2025
The office campus attracted potential buyers at a brisk pace, according to Newmark brokers.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Zelensky's comments suggest that fighting to hang on to territory in Kursk remains a priority as diplomatic moves continue over whether negotiations between Russia and Ukraine can take place, with the Trump administration likely a key broker.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
They are believed to be connected to Armenian and Russian brokers who reroute the deliveries.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broker
Noun
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Buyers will also be hoping for good things from Spartacus: House of Ashur, the latest from the long-running Spartacus franchise that has been a big seller internationally.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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The sellers, listed as RGA Holdings LLC and RADS Land Co. LLC, both have ties to Ames Construction in Burnsville.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2025
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An eye on Gaza Longer term, Saudi Arabia may aim to use its role as a mediator in the meeting between Russia and the US to capitalize on a pressing regional matter – Trump’s controversial suggestion that the US take ownership of Gaza and permanently relocate its residents.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The rice serves as both a foundation and a mediator, bridging the creamy blandness of the pasta salad with the blunt-instrument intensity of the plate lunch’s third and central component, one kind or another of salty, savory meat.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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There will also be vendors selling food and live music throughout the day.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Several vendors offer their own spin on the tech, but Grow Therapy decided to develop its stack internally, CEO Jake Cooper told Newsweek in an exclusive interview February 12.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Efforts to reach him for comment through intermediaries and the airport’s press office went unanswered.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, new earn-and-learn intermediaries — those in the business of setting up apprenticeship programs and hiring apprentices — were excited at the prospect of change.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Sports Listen to this article 1 of 24 Originally Published: February 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM EST Most Popular Most Popular Federal agents are rounding up migrants in Florida, but specifics are spotty.—
Stephen M. Dowell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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One is focused on the agent, while the other stares at the man being scanned.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Grenell previously served in 2020 in Trump’s administration as ambassador to Germany and as Acting Director of National Intelligence until stepping down after serving a few months in each position.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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Some craft brewers buy their cans through suppliers, who deal in large volumes and act as middlemen with the manufacturers.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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PhRMA makes clear on its website that one of its primary objectives is to blame pharmacy benefit managers, entities that serve as the middlemen between insurance companies and pharmacies, for high drug costs.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Panek is the tribal liaison for the company behind the startup AI platform called Syncurrent.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Kristin Scott Thomas had a brief appearance as Sarah Davies, an undercover IMF agent posing as the Washington visitor liaison.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broker. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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